1. placing something in the wrong location or position
Usage: present participle of mislocate
2. incorrectly identifying or determining the position of something
Usage: present participle of mislocate

Examples

• The GPS kept mislocating our position on the mountain trail.
• She was mislocating the files by putting them in the wrong folders.
• The archaeologist was mislocating the ancient ruins on his map.
• The software bug was mislocating the cursor on the screen.
• He kept mislocating his keys by leaving them in different rooms.
• The survey team was mislocating property boundaries due to faulty equipment.