misdefine       
verb [ T ] (also mis-define) uk/ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/ us/ˌmɪs.dɪˈfaɪn/
 错误定义
to wrongly say that something has a particular meaning or particular characteristics or limits
  They said the word "app" was often misdefined.
 The Act of Parliament mis-defined the calculation by which the dates of Easter were to be established. 议会法案错误地定义了确定复活节日期的计算方法。 
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- How did the authors come to misdefine this word in this way?
- Numerous publications misdefine this syndrome.
- Serious issues on which we need policy are cast aside, misdefined, or viewed through the lens of sentiment.