verb
- to patch or repair incorrectly or inappropriately; to apply a patch in the wrong way or to the wrong place
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'mispatch'; technical or specialized usage
Examples
- The technician mispatches the software update, causing system instability.
- If you mispatch the drywall, the damage will be visible after painting.
- The mechanic mispatches the tire, and it fails within a week.
- She mispatches the fabric, sewing the patch on upside down.
- The IT team mispatches the security vulnerability, leaving the server exposed.