misplacement

Meanings

• the act of putting something in the wrong place

  - "He made a misplacement by putting the book in the wrong cabinet."
  - "In the kitchen, the cook committed a misplacement by placing the salt instead of the sugar in the cake batter."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misplacement
misdemeanor , rearrange , rearrangement , reorganize , reposition , replacement

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. misplace (en) : to put something in the wrong place
   

2. misplaced (en) : put in the wrong place
   

3. misplacement (en) : the act of putting something in the wrong place
   

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Variants

List of all variants of misplacement that leads to same result
misplace , misplaced , misplacement , misplacements , misplaces , misplacing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Misplacement is derived from the Old French word 'desplacer' which means 'to displace' or 'to put something in a different place'. The term has been in use since the late Middle English period.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Misplacement is a common problem in various fields such as data processing, manufacturing, and transportation. Misplacement can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and even catastrophic consequences. For example, in the aviation industry, misplacement of even a small part can cause a major aircraft malfunction or even a crash. Similarly, in the medical field, misplacement of a medical device or instrument can lead to serious medical complications or even death. In short, misplacement is a significant problem that can have serious consequences in various fields. Therefore, it is essential to take measures to minimize the occurrence of misplacement and to take corrective action promptly if misplacement does occur.

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How to Memorize "misplacement"

1. mnemonic
   

   - To remember the definition of misplacement, create a mnemonic: My Misplaced Apple Ate Away At The Cabinet.

2. mnemonic
   

   - To remember the rhymes for misplacement, create a rhyming mnemonic: My Misplaced Apple Ate Away At The Cabinet, Near Me Were A Rearrangement, And A Replacement.

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