misapplied

UK
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪd/
US
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪd/

Translations

misappliedpast participle
UK
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪd/
US
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪd/
Functions as an adjective formed from the past participle of the verb “misapply”.
mal appliquéSe dit d’une chose appliquée de manière incorrecte ou inappropriée.
The misapplied funds led to a budget shortfall for the project.
Les fonds mal appliqués ont entraîné un manque à budgéter pour le projet.
Synonyms
improperly applied
incorrectly used
misapplyverb

misapplied

Past Simple

misapplied
Past Simple
misapplied
Past Participle
misapplying
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
US
/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
mal appliquer
The teacher misapplied the grading criteria.
L’enseignant a mal appliqué les critères de notation.
utiliser à mauvais escient
They misapplied the equipment and damaged it.
Ils ont utilisé l’équipement à mauvais escient et l’ont endommagé.
Additional translations
détournerSe dit surtout de fonds, d’argent ou de ressources.

Definitions

misappliedpast participle
Wrongly or inappropriately applied; used in an unsuitable way.
The misapplied funds led to a budget shortfall for the project.
misapplyverb
To use something incorrectly or inappropriately.
The funds were misapplied, leading to a budget shortfall.
To apply a rule or principle in a way that is not suitable or correct.
The teacher misapplied the grading criteria, resulting in unfair scores.