misinformation
pronunciation
How to pronounce misinformation in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn]
How to pronounce misinformation in American English:
US [ˌmɪsɪnfə'meɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- information that is incorrect
Word Origin
- misinformation (n.)
- mid-15c., from mis- (1) + information.
Example
- 1. Also , rumors and misinformation spread as swiftly as the calls for help .
- 2. Everyone likes to think the market is efficient , ferreting out misinformation and biases to create a fair price .
- 3. If you 've seen some of that misinformation , here 's the real story :
- 4. Those porn magazines are full of misinformation about sex .
- 5. This view was once misinformation has caused a lot of netizens panic .