noun
- the act or instance of using something incorrectly, inefficiently, or for an unintended purpose
Usage: formal; often used in technical, business, or policy contexts
Examples
- The misutilization of company resources led to significant financial losses.
- Misutilization of antibiotics has contributed to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria.
- The audit revealed widespread misutilization of government funds.
- Proper training can prevent the misutilization of safety equipment.
- The report addressed the misutilization of renewable energy sources in the region.