1 transitive : to incorrectly determine or indicate the location of (someone or something) Mislocating emotion as a feature of the world rather than of the self must overlook an analysis of how and why the self is emotional.—

Is Mislocate a real word?

verb (used with object), mis·lo·cat·ed, mis·lo·cat·ing. to misplace. to specify a wrong location for: to mislocate the source of the Nile.

What is meant by misallocation of fund?

: to allocate (something, such as money or resources) poorly or improperly allegedly misallocated company funds Top managers misallocate resources, overpay themselves, and ignore other, possibly better ways of motivating employees—all because giving out options is "free."— Justin Fox.