What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
misentered
Example
The customer's address was misentered into the system, causing a delay in delivery. [misentered: past participle]
Example
I apologize for the mistake, I misentered the amount on the invoice. [misentered: verb]
mistyped
Example
I mistyped my password and got locked out of my account. [mistyped: verb]
Example
There are several mistyped words in this document that need to be corrected. [mistyped: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mistyped is more commonly used than misentered in everyday language, especially in casual contexts. Misentered is more commonly used in technical or formal writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between misentered and mistyped?
Misentered is more formal and technical than mistyped, making it more appropriate for use in professional or academic contexts.