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Topic: Technology

misdialing

IPA: /mɪsˈdaɪlɪŋ/

KK: /mɪsˈdaɪlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A mistake made when dialing a phone number, resulting in calling the wrong number.

Example: I ended up misdialing and calling my old friend instead of the new restaurant.

verb

Definition: To dial a phone number incorrectly, resulting in a call to the wrong person or number.

Example: I ended up misdialing my friend's number and called a stranger instead.

misfire

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌfaɪər/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌfaɪər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fail to work as intended or to produce the expected result.

Example: The engine misfired, causing the car to stall.

noun

Definition: A failure of a gun or other device to fire when it is supposed to, or a mistake in a plan or action that does not go as intended.

Example: The misfire of the weapon caused a delay in the operation.

misfunction

IPA: //mɪsˈfʌŋkʃən//

KK: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/

verb

Definition: To operate in a way that is not correct or intended; to fail to work properly.

Example: The device may misfunction if it is not used according to the instructions.

misfunctioning

IPA: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

KK: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not working correctly or as intended; experiencing a failure in function.

Example: The misfunctioning device caused a lot of frustration during the presentation.

verb

Definition: To operate incorrectly or not function as intended.

Example: The device is misfunctioning, causing it to produce strange noises.

miskeying

IPA: //mɪsˈkiːɪŋ//

KK: /mɪsˈkiːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A mistake made while typing, usually by pressing the wrong key on a keyboard.

Example: I made a miskeying in my report and had to correct it before submitting.

verb

Definition: To type a key incorrectly on a keyboard, resulting in an error in the text.

Example: I ended up miskeying my password and couldn't log in.

mismatch

IPA: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

KK: /ˈmɪsˌmætʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To not match correctly or to be unsuitable for each other.

Example: The colors of the curtains and the walls mismatch, making the room look odd.

missile

IPA: /ˈmɪsəl/

KK: /ˈmɪsəl/

adjective

Definition: Designed to be thrown or launched at a target from a distance.

Example: The missile weapon was developed to hit targets accurately from far away.

noun

Definition: A type of weapon that is launched or projected towards a target, often used in military contexts.

Example: The army tested a new missile that can reach targets far away.

missileer

IPA: /ˈmɪs.ɪ.lɪr/

KK: /ˈmɪsɪlɪr/

noun

Definition: A person who is involved in the operation, maintenance, or management of missiles.

Example: The missileer was responsible for ensuring the missile systems were ready for deployment.

mistuning

IPA: /mɪsˈtjuːnɪŋ/

KK: /mɪsˈtunɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is not tuned correctly, often referring to musical instruments or devices that need precise adjustments.

Example: The mistuning of the guitar made it sound off-key during the performance.

verb

Definition: To adjust something incorrectly, especially in a way that affects its performance or sound quality.

Example: The musician realized he was mistuning his guitar during the rehearsal.

mistype

IPA: /ˈmɪstaɪp/

KK: /ˈmɪstaɪp/

verb

Definition: To enter text incorrectly, resulting in mistakes in spelling or other errors.

Example: I often mistype words when I'm typing quickly.

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