misalignment

American  

[mis-uh-lahyn-muhnt] / ˌmɪs əˈlaɪn mənt /

noun

1. the act or result of misaligning.

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Example Sentences

Even slight misalignment can interfere with the quantum signals being exchanged.

From Science Daily

"This is yet another example of a misalignment between public perception and the scientific evidence," he added.

From BBC

“There’s a complete misalignment between demand and supply,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, many firms are contending with acute worker shortages and skills misalignments.

From Barron's

A slight misalignment, or even a speck of oil from the technician’s hands, and the strands won’t join.

From The Wall Street Journal