incorrectly
/ɪnkəˈrɛktli
/adverb
1In a mistaken way; wrongly: his name had been spelt incorrectly she was incorrectly identified in a photo...
- Many parents incorrectly believe that their child is too old for a booster seat.
- This fact was incorrectly reported in the Western media.
- An article in the same issue named the artist incorrectly.
2Not in accordance with particular standards or rules: this dispute was handled incorrectly by the club...
- The very drugs that help us, used incorrectly, can cause a great deal of harm down the road.
- All were incorrectly labelled, either overstating the meat content, or failing to disclose additives.
- An employment agreement, if drawn up incorrectly, can create a lot of problems for the small business owner.