misutilization

noun

mis·​uti·​li·​za·​tion ˌmis-ˌyü-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce misutilization (audio)
plural misutilizations
: incorrect or improper utilization : misuse
misutilization of public funds

Examples of misutilization in a Sentence

the report documents how the misutilization of the drug can have serious side effects

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misutilization was in 1909

Dictionary Entries Near misutilization

Cite this Entry

“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misutilization. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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