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⚡ To connect wrongly ⚡ A wiring mistake
miswire

miswire

7.7
An incorrect connection of wires that makes a machine or system stop working
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪsˌwaɪər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : error de cableado
  • The inspector found a miswire that could have led to a serious electrical fire.

Examples

  • After fixing the miswire, the lights in the room worked perfectly again.

  • A miswire in the control panel caused the machine to malfunction unexpectedly.

  • The technician found a miswire in the circuit.

  • A miswire can lead to serious electrical issues.

  • A miswire in the control panel caused the machine to malfunction unexpectedly.

  • The inspector found a miswire that could have led to a serious electrical fire.

  • After fixing the miswire, the lights in the room worked perfectly again.

Synonyms

misconfiguration
vsmiswire
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A wrong setup of a computer system or device that causes problems

refers specifically to a wiring error, not a broader setup problem
miswiring
vsmiswire
  • Specialized
7.6

An incorrect connection of wires that makes a device not work properly

is a single wiring error instance rather than the general act

Surface Forms

miswire singular
miswires plural

Morphology

miswire = wire (transparent) = mis + wire

The noun is a straightforward formation from the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly/incorrectly) plus 'wire', denoting an instance of incorrect wiring.

Etymology

Miswire comes from the prefix mis- meaning 'wrong' and the word wire, as in common words like mistake or misplace. So a miswire is a wrong electrical connection that can make a machine or light stop working.