mis·uti·li·za·tion
| \ ˌmis-ˌyü-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən
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plural misutilizations
Definition of misutilization
: incorrect or improper utilization : misuse
misutilization of public funds
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“Misutilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misutilization. Accessed 28 May. 2022.
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