What is another word for mis-application?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪsˌaplɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Mis-application refers to the improper or incorrect use of something. There are several synonyms for the term that convey similar meanings, such as misuse, misemployment, maladministration, mismanagement, mishandling, and misutilization. Each of these synonyms implies that someone has made a mistake or error in judgment when utilizing or performing a task. The misuse typically happens when someone uses something for the wrong purpose, while misemployment suggests the incorrect application of something to an activity. Maladministration and mismanagement indicate that someone has acted poorly with regard to the management of something. Finally, mishandling and misutilization mean someone has not handled or used something correctly.
