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misinformation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ · UK /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

misinformation means: Facts or messages that are wrong, whether shared by mistake or on purpose.

noun

WRONG INFORMATIONB2

Facts or messages that are wrong, whether shared by mistake or on purpose.

  • The website spreads misinformation.
  • We corrected the misinformation in the report.
  • How can readers spot misinformation online?

Similar words: false information

Common phrases: spread misinformation, combat misinformation, online misinformation

Questions about misinformation

What does misinformation mean?

Facts or messages that are wrong, whether shared by mistake or on purpose.

What is misinformation in other languages?

Türkçe: yanlış bilgi · Español: información errónea · Français: information erronée · Deutsch: Fehlinformation · Italiano: informazione errata · 日本語: 誤情報

How do you pronounce misinformation?

In American English /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/; in British English /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/.

How do you use misinformation in a sentence?

The website spreads misinformation. We corrected the misinformation in the report.

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