misposition

/ˌmɪspəˈzɪʃən/
verb
  1. To put something in the wrong place or position.
    • The movers mispositioned the sofa, blocking the doorway.
    • Be careful not to misposition the sensor, or the machine won't work correctly.
    • If you misposition the camera, the photo will be blurry.
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noun
  1. The state or act of being placed in the wrong position.
    • The misposition of the satellite dish caused a weak signal.
    • A slight misposition of the puzzle piece made it impossible to fit.
    • The doctor corrected the misposition of the patient's arm after the fall.