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Meanings of incorrectly in English

Portuguese
erradamente

In an inaccurate manner.

erradamente
Portuguese
de forma incorreta

In an incorrect manner.

de forma incorreta
Synonyms
Examples for "wrong"
Examples for "wrong"
1
Europe is, quite simply, in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Reuters
2
But, as the new year violence illustrates, something has gone badly wrong.
The Guardian
3
Sponsors are, however, protected from market risk if a deal goes wrong.
Reuters
4
Eight reports concerned the wrong patient, wrong procedure or wrong treatment site.
Radio NZ
5
A euro zone budget would set exactly the wrong incentives, Lambsdorff said.
Reuters
1
Rightly or wrongly, the media has the power to bring about change.
The Irish Times
2
It's a very common feeling among the accused, especially the wrongly accused.
First degree
3
The thesis of unaffordability was, however, wrongly argued for reasons already discussed.
The Guardian
4
But often that desire for gain causes many people to desire wrongly.
Lord, change my attitude: before its too late
5
Scientists say many people wrongly judge global warming by temperatures at home.
Reuters
Usage of incorrectly in English
1
Sir, - Unfortunately the Irish people answered the Nice Referendum question incorrectly.
The Irish Times
2
We're concerned for his health,' had been incorrectly attributed to their manager.
The South African
3
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly located Inez Szczupak's home.
Reuters
4
The column also incorrectly described Social Justice Ireland as a Catholic organisation.
The Irish Times
5
For my high school history teacher it was capital letters used incorrectly.
Wired
6
It incorrectly described the nonprofit news organisation Mongabay as an environmental group
The Guardian
7
An earlier version incorrectly said that Thomas Cook had gone into administration.
The Guardian
8
An earlier version incorrectly said that Frodo Baggins destroyed the One Ring.
The Guardian
9
TMZ said she was also incorrectly diagnosed more recently with bipolar disorder.
Reuters
10
An earlier version said incorrectly that the Christian Brothers teachers were priests.
The Guardian
11
A headline in yesterday's newspaper incorrectly stated the investment as £3 million.
The Irish Times
12
An earlier version incorrectly described the city of Wuhan as a province.
The Guardian
13
The original version of this story incorrectly stated Mr. Cookson's first name.
Wired
14
Regina recalls, He saw me getting ready to use a machine incorrectly.
Ebony
15
An earlier version of this article incorrectly called Loon a Google project.
Wired
16
An earlier version said incorrectly that Apple may have to repay billions.
The Guardian
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Translations for incorrectly
Incorrectly through the time
Incorrectly across language varieties
Ireland
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New Zealand
Common
United States of America
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