incorrectly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkəˈrektli/
Definition
In a way that is not correct or accurate.
Examples
He incorrectly assumed that the meeting was cancelled.
The report was incorrectly filed under the wrong department.
She answered the question incorrectly, which led to confusion.
How to Use incorrectly
- incorrectly assumed (collocation)
- To make a wrong guess or belief about something. — "She incorrectly assumed that the train would be on time."
- incorrectly filed (collocation)
- To place documents in the wrong category or location. — "The documents were incorrectly filed, making them hard to find."
- incorrectly stated (collocation)
- To say or write something in a way that is not accurate. — "The article incorrectly stated the date of the event."
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