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Misplacement

Definition:

Misplacement refers to the act of mistakenly putting something in the wrong position or location.

Senses:

1. Noun:

a. Incorrect position: The state or act of putting an item in a location that is not appropriate or intended.

Example Sentence: The misplacement of the car keys caused him to be late for work.

b. Loss of an item: The state of losing or mislaying something, resulting in the inability to find it.

Example Sentence: The misplacement of her passport made her unable to travel.

2. Verb:

a. To put in the wrong place: The act of mistakenly putting something in a location that is not intended.

Example Sentence: She misplaced her glasses and spent hours searching for them.

b. To lose or mislay: The act of losing or misplacing something, resulting in the inability to find it.

Example Sentence: He always misplaces his wallet and has to retrace his steps to find it.

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