Misallocated: meaning, definitions and examples
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misallocated
[ ˌmɪsəˈloʊˌkeɪtɪd ]
resource distribution
Misallocated refers to resources that have been assigned or distributed incorrectly or ineffectively. This can lead to inefficiencies and wastage in various contexts, including economics or project management.
Synonyms
misapplied, mismanaged, misused
Examples of usage
- The misallocated funds resulted in project delays.
- His time was misallocated to less important tasks.
- The company faced losses due to misallocated resources.
Translations
Translations of the word "misallocated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal alocado
🇮🇳 गलत आवंटित
🇩🇪 fehlzugewiesen
🇮🇩 salah alokasikan
🇺🇦 неправильно розподілений
🇵🇱 niewłaściwie przydzielony
🇯🇵 誤って割り当てられた
🇫🇷 mal alloué
🇪🇸 mal asignado
🇹🇷 yanlış tahsis edilmiş
🇰🇷 잘못 할당된
🇸🇦 مخصص بشكل غير صحيح
🇨🇿 špatně přidělený
🇸🇰 nesprávne pridelený
🇨🇳 错误分配的
🇸🇮 slabo dodeljen
🇮🇸 rangtekinn ranglega
🇰🇿 дұрыс бөлінбеген
🇬🇪 არასწორად გადანაწილებული
🇦🇿 səhv ayrılmış
🇲🇽 mal asignado
Etymology
The term 'misallocated' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', indicating wrongness or error, combined with the verb 'allocate', which comes from the Latin 'allocare', meaning 'to assign' or 'to designate'. The word 'allocate' became prominent in English during the 19th century, particularly in contexts related to economics and management. 'Misallocated' emerged as a useful descriptor in discussions of resource management, particularly in fields like finance, project management, and public policy, where the correct distribution of resources is vital for efficiency and effectiveness. Over time, the word has become more common as the complexities of global economic systems have increased, leading to more frequent instances of misallocation and discussions surrounding its implications.