misutilization

noun

mis·uti·li·za·tion ˌmis-ˌyü-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

plural misutilizations

: incorrect or improper utilization : misuse

misutilization of public funds

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

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of misutilization was in 1909

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“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misutilization. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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