verb
- to program incorrectly or with errors; to input wrong instructions or data into a computer or electronic device
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'misprogram'; technical/computing context
Examples
- The developer misprograms the algorithm, causing the app to crash repeatedly.
- If you misprogram the robot's instructions, it will not perform the task correctly.
- She accidentally misprograms the thermostat, setting it to the wrong temperature.
- The technician misprograms the security system, leaving the building vulnerable.
- When you misprogram the microcontroller, the device fails to respond to user input.