Misadjustment

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈədʒəstmənt/

Misadjustment (noun)

  1. A mistake in setting a device, system, or plan so it does not work as intended.
  2. An error made when changing measurements or settings, leading to inaccurate results.

Examples

  • The misadjustment caused the machine to run poorly.
  • A wrong setting can lead to a misadjustment in the system.