misadjustment

noun

mis·ad·just·ment | \ˌmis-ə-ˈjəst-mənt

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plural misadjustments

Definition of misadjustment

: incorrect or improper adjustment The seats at some events are equipped with radiators to warm the bottoms of the spectators, although a slight misadjustment could give new meaning to the term "standing room only."— Bob Ford

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