Misadjust
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈədʒəst/
Misadjust (verb)
- To set a device, tool, or control to the wrong position, so it does not work correctly.
- To make changes to something, but not in the correct way, causing poor results or incorrect measurements.
Examples
- The technician misadjusts the dial, and the machine runs poorly.
- I misadjust the thermostat, so the room stays too cold.