Misinformation: meaning, definitions and examples

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misinformation

[ ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n ]

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spread of false information

Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread, often unintentionally, leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Synonyms

false information, inaccurate information

Examples of usage

Misinformation about the vaccine spread quickly on social media.
The government warned about the dangers of misinformation during the crisis.

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incorrect details

Misinformation can also refer to incorrect details or facts that are shared, causing people to be misinformed about a particular topic.

Synonyms

false facts, incorrect details

Examples of usage

The article was filled with misinformation about the company's financial situation.
It's important to fact-check before spreading misinformation.

Translations

Translations of the word "misinformation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinformação

🇮🇳 गलत जानकारी

🇩🇪 Fehlinformation

🇮🇩 informasi yang salah

🇺🇦 дезінформація

🇵🇱 dezinformacja

🇯🇵 誤報

🇫🇷 désinformation

🇪🇸 desinformación

🇹🇷 yanlış bilgi

🇰🇷 잘못된 정보

🇸🇦 معلومات مضللة

🇨🇿 dezinformace

🇸🇰 dezinformácia

🇨🇳 误导信息

🇸🇮 dezinformacija

🇮🇸 rangar upplýsingar

🇰🇿 дезинформация

🇬🇪 დეზინფორმაცია

🇦🇿 dezinformasiya

🇲🇽 desinformación

Word origin

The term 'misinformation' originated in the late 1500s, combining 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly') with 'information'. It has become increasingly relevant in the digital age, with the rapid spread of false information through social media and online platforms.