Meaning of the word misdial in English

What does misdial mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misdial

US /ˌmɪsˈdaɪəl/
UK /ˌmɪsˈdaɪəl/
"misdial" picture

Verb

dial a wrong number on a telephone

Example:
I accidentally misdialed and called a stranger.
Please check the number carefully so you don't misdial.

Noun

an act of dialing a wrong number

Example:
It was just a misdial, no one important.
I apologized for the misdial.