Meanings
present singular third person mismachines · participle present mismachining · participle past mismachined · past mismachined
- To machine incorrectly; to fail to shape perfectly.
Yes, I did mismachine that part - and it cost the company money. But I'm human and I'm entitled to my mistakes.
1962, Woodworking & Furniture Digest - Volume 64, Issues 1-6, page 542 more examples
The discharge of the grievant, which is being arbitrated, was precipitated by the charge that the grievant mismachined a rail, compounded by the fact that he denied responsibility for the condition and became hostile and abusive when confronted with the situation.
1961, Daily Labor Report - Issues 63-82, page 494The process also makes possible the salvaging of expensive titanium parts that have been mismachined or have worn through use.
1971, Modern Metals - Volume 27, page 89
Origin
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