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mis·ad·just | \ ˌmis-ə-ˈjəst 
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\misadjusted; misadjusting
Definition of misadjust
: to adjust (something, such as a device) incorrectly or improperly
Mechanics had misadjusted panels at the rear of the tail that raised and lowered the plane's nose.— Alan Levin
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The first known use of misadjust was in 1853
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