Definitions

1. verb

to put or leave something in a wrong or unintended place, so that it is lost or cannot be found.

“I’m afraid I must have misplaced my keys; I’ve looked everywhere.”

2. verb

to forget or fail to remember where something is.

“I think I misplaced the document; let me check the file folder.”

3. noun

the act of putting or leaving something in a wrong or unintended place.

“The misplacement of the package caused it to be delayed in delivery.”

4. noun

a thing that has been misplaced.

“The lost and found has several items, including a misplaced wallet.”