Misfile: meaning, definitions and examples

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misfile

 

[ ˈmɪsfaɪl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

file management

To place a document or piece of information in the wrong location within a computer system or physical filing system.

Synonyms

misarrange, misclassify, misplace

Examples of usage

  • The intern accidentally misfiled the important documents in the wrong folder.
  • If you misfile a document, it can be difficult to locate it later.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

An error or mistake in the placement or organization of legal documents or paperwork.

Synonyms

blunder, error, mistake

Examples of usage

  • The misfile of the evidence led to a delay in the court proceedings.
  • Any misfile in the case documents could have serious consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "misfile" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arquivar errado

🇮🇳 गलत फ़ाइल करना

🇩🇪 falsch ablegen

🇮🇩 mengarsipkan salah

🇺🇦 неправильно архівувати

🇵🇱 błędnie zarchiwizować

🇯🇵 誤ってファイルする

🇫🇷 classer par erreur

🇪🇸 archivar incorrectamente

🇹🇷 yanlış dosyalamak

🇰🇷 잘못 파일하다

🇸🇦 تقديم الملف بشكل خاطئ

🇨🇿 nesprávně zařadit

🇸🇰 nesprávne archivovať

🇨🇳 错误归档

🇸🇮 napačno arhivirati

🇮🇸 ranglega skrá

🇰🇿 қате файлдау

🇬🇪 არასწორი ფაილის შექმნა

🇦🇿 səhv fayl etmək

🇲🇽 archivar incorrectamente

Etymology

The word 'misfile' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'file' referring to organizing or storing information. The term is commonly used in the context of computer systems and physical filing systems to describe the action of placing something in the wrong location. The concept of misfiling has become increasingly relevant with the digitalization of information and the importance of accurate data organization.

See also: filer, files, filet, filing.