1. to space incorrectly; to place or arrange with improper spacing
Usage: transitive verb; technical or specialized usage in typography, printing, or data entry

Examples

• The printer will misspace the letters if the font settings are not adjusted properly.
• She accidentally misspaced the words in the document, making it difficult to read.
• The software misspaced the columns in the spreadsheet during the import process.
• If you misspace the characters, the barcode scanner may not read the code correctly.