1. the act or result of programming incorrectly; faulty or erroneous programming
Usage: technical; computing

1. to program (a device, system, or software) incorrectly or with errors
Usage: technical; computing

Examples

• The robot's malfunction was caused by misprogramming during the initial setup.
• The developer realized she was misprogramming the algorithm and had to start over.
• Misprogramming the thermostat led to uncomfortable temperatures throughout the building.
• The software crashed due to misprogramming in the core module.
• They discovered the error was a result of misprogramming the database connection.
• Careful testing can prevent misprogramming before deployment.