misdefine
/ˌmɪsdɪˈfaɪn/
verb
- To define something incorrectly or in a way that is not accurate.
- The textbook misdefines the term 'gravity' in a confusing way.
- If you misdefine the problem, you will never find the right solution.
- The teacher warned students not to misdefine key vocabulary words on the test.
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