Meaning

To station improperly..

Example Sentences

I can well perceive in the imperfection of our reasoning powers, a sufficient cause, if not adequate excuse, for differences of opinion on many important matters; but if there be an individual who in contemplating the arrangements of nature, can shut out from his view all idea of a supreme, intelligent, and benevolent cause, I would say that he has been misstationed on this fair world, so deeply impressed with the most marked characters wisdom, beneficence, and love.

In 1311 the ministers of the Mobile Secretariat of Chiang-Che pointed out that the troops in Che-chiang had been misstationed and suggested to the court that "key areas be designated and [troops] be transferred to garrison [them].

In the latest simulation, the number of misstationed aircraft in the evening had also fallen to zero, a spokesman said.

Word Forms

• misstations
• misstationing
• misstationed

When Should You Use Misstation?

Use misstation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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