verb
- sets incorrectly or improperly; adjusts or positions something wrongly
- in printing or typography, sets type or text in the wrong position or arrangement
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'misset'
Usage: technical/specialized usage
Examples
- The technician missets the machine's calibration, causing inaccurate measurements.
- If you missets the thermostat too high, the heating system will overshoot the target temperature.
- The printer missets the margins on every page of the document.
- She missets the alarm clock and oversleeps the next morning.
- The jeweler missets the stone in the ring, requiring rework.