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misinformation

[ mis-in-fer-mey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead:

    In the chaotic hours after the earthquake, a lot of misinformation was reported in the news.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of misinformation1

First recorded in 1580–90; mis- 1( def ) + information ( def )

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Example Sentences

(Referenda tend to be expensive, rife with misinformation, and favorable to extreme positions).

Back then, mystery and misinformation were the coins of the realm.

We apologize for any misinformation that may have been shared with students.

In the eyes of Barmmy, distrust of the medical world runs deeper than misinformation alone.

But so much of the backlash against the Common Core is built on misinformation.

These statements are fairly good examples of the misinformation and erratic statements the “Emperor” gave the committee.

Here's a better idea: start intercepting the spy's communications and feed him and his masters misinformation.

Why so much misinformation about snakes exists is a mystery.

But this order, in consequence of some misinformation, did not correctly describe the situation of the ships.

The result is a most remarkable jumble of misinformation and fiction, with which Field plied Garland to the top of his bent.

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