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misapplication

wrong use / misuse of funds
Noun
pl: misapplications

This term is predominantly used in formal, technical, or legal contexts. It describes a failure to apply a principle, rule, or resource correctly. While it overlaps with "misuse," misapplication often implies a conceptual or procedural errorusing the right tool for the wrong job or applying a law to a situation where it does not fitrather than simply damaging something through negligence.

In financial contexts, misapplication is a precise term for using funds for purposes other than those specified in a contract or trust. This is often a precursor to or a form of embezzlement, though it can occur without criminal intent through poor accounting.

When referring to theories or laws, it suggests a logical failure. For example, applying a psychological theory designed for children to an adult population would be a misapplication of that theory.

Meanings

Nounwrong use

The act of using something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.

Avoid misapplication.

Nounmisuse of funds

The act of spending money for a purpose other than the one for which it was intended.

Report misapplication.

Examples

The misapplication of the new software led to several system crashes.

新しいソフトウェアの誤用により、システムが数回クラッシュした。

Office

I wonder if this is a misapplication of the theory in a real world setting.

これが現実の世界での理論の誤用なのだろうか。

The audit revealed a serious misapplication of company funds.

監査の結果、社内資金の重大な流用が判明した。

Business

A misapplication of the ointment can cause skin irritation.

軟膏の使い方を誤ると、皮膚に刺激を与える可能性がある。

Health

The project failed due to the misapplication of resources.

リソースの誤った配分により、プロジェクトは失敗した。

Business

He was accused of the misapplication of grant money for personal use.

彼は助成金を私的に流用したとして告発された。

This is a clear misapplication of the rules to the current situation.

これは現在の状況に対するルールの明らかな誤適用だ。

School Life

The misapplication of the law led to an unfair verdict.

法の誤適用が不当な判決を招いた。

Stop the misapplication of these tools before you break something.

何かを壊す前に、これらの道具の誤った使い方をやめなさい。

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