Misstating: meaning, definitions and examples
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misstating
[ mɪsˈsteɪtɪŋ ]
incorrectly describing
Misstating refers to the act of expressing something inaccurately or incorrectly. It often involves providing false information or misrepresenting facts. This term is commonly used in legal, academic, or formal contexts where precision in language is crucial. Misstatements can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations in communication.
Synonyms
distorting, falsifying, miscommunicating, misrepresenting.
Examples of usage
- The witness was accused of misstating the events of the incident.
- During the presentation, she regretted misstating some key figures.
- He was careful not to misstate the terms of the agreement.
- Misstating facts in a report can damage credibility.
Translations
Translations of the word "misstating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 declaração incorreta
🇮🇳 गलत बयान करना
🇩🇪 falsche Aussage
🇮🇩 pernyataan yang salah
🇺🇦 неправильне твердження
🇵🇱 błędne oświadczenie
🇯🇵 誤った発言
🇫🇷 déclaration incorrecte
🇪🇸 declaración incorrecta
🇹🇷 yanlış beyan
🇰🇷 잘못된 진술
🇸🇦 إعلان غير صحيح
🇨🇿 nesprávné prohlášení
🇸🇰 nesprávne vyhlásenie
🇨🇳 错误陈述
🇸🇮 napačna izjava
🇮🇸 rangar upplýsingar
🇰🇿 дұрыс емес мәлімдеме
🇬🇪 არასწორი განცხადება
🇦🇿 yanlış bəyanat
🇲🇽 declaración incorrecta
Etymology
The term 'misstating' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which denotes an error or wrong action, combined with the verb 'state', which means to express something in speech or writing. The origins of 'state' can be traced back to the Latin word 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. 'Misstate' thus implies a failure to correctly articulate a fact or opinion. The usage of the word has grown over time, especially in legal and formal documentation, where accurate representation of information is paramount. The growing complexity of language and its interpretation in various contexts has made it increasingly important to avoid misstating facts, as this can lead to significant ramifications in legal, academic, and personal communications.