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misfile

/mɪsˈfaɪl/ verb · British & US
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What does misfile mean?

verb

To place or store something in the wrong file or location, often resulting in confusion or difficulty in finding it. To misplace or misplace something in a file or database.

Example

"The clerk misfiled the important document, causing a delay in the project."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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