Definition
misdeliveries
noun
- Plural of misdelivery; instances in which something (mail, packages, goods) is delivered to the wrong recipient or address.
Usage: Common in postal and logistics contexts
Examples
- The postal service reported several misdeliveries in the downtown area last week.
- Due to address confusion, there were multiple misdeliveries of the holiday packages.
- The company tracks misdeliveries to improve their sorting procedures.
- Customers complained about frequent misdeliveries from the new courier service.
- The logistics manager investigated the cause of the recent misdeliveries.
- Misdeliveries can result in delayed receipt of important documents.