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Definition of misplacement

misplacement

/mɪsˈpleɪsmənt/
mis · place · ment
Plural:misplacements
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Adjective:misplaced
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misplacement Lexical Profile

misplacement Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of putting something in the wrong location and temporarily losing track of it.

Example

"The accidental misplacement of the confidential files caused a major delay in the legal proceedings."

2

The state of being positioned incorrectly, inappropriately, or out of alignment, or the act of bestowing something such as trust or affection on an unsuitable object.

Example

"A slight misplacement of the decimal point resulted in a significant accounting error."

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• Rhymes for misplacement

• Nearby Words

misperception
misplace
misplaced
misplacement
misplay
misprice
misprint

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misplacement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misplacement
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