as in misuse
incorrect or improper use
the misemployment of interns as errand runners when they have valuable ideas to contribute
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Noun
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Encourage teams to stress-test AI systems for bias, misuse or unintended impact before launch.—
Sarah Choudhary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Family members described mental health symptoms in the majority of them, and alcohol and substance misuse were reported in approximately one-third.—
David B. Sarwer,
The Conversation,
6 Aug. 2025
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Democrats said Trump’s asking a foreign government to investigate a political rival amounted to an egregious abuse of power.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Disability Rights Wisconsin could lose funding for several programs, including investigating abuse and neglect across the state's in-patient facilities.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Misemployment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misemployment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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