Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

misfile

verb
/mɪsˈfaɪl/
Definition
To incorrectly place a document or file in a storage system.
Examples
  • She misfiled the reports, making it hard to locate them when needed.
  • If you misfile the client’s information, it could cause delays in processing their order.
Meaning
Misfile refers to the action of putting a document or record in the wrong location, leading to difficulties in finding it later.
Synonyms
  • misplaced
  • misarranged
  • mislocated