Definitions for misinformation
-fərˈmeɪ ʃənmis·in·for·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. misinformationnoun

   information that is incorrect

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. misinformationnoun

   Information that is incorrect.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misinformationnoun

   False intelligence; false accounts.

   Etymology: from misinform.

   Let not such be discouraged as deserve well, by misinformation of others, perhaps out of envy or treachery. Francis Bacon.

   The vengeance of God, and the indignation of men, will join forces against an insulting baseness, when backed with greatness, and set on by misinformation. Robert South, Sermons.

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1. Misinformation

   Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information. It differs from disinformation, which is deliberately deceptive. Rumors are information not attributed to any particular source, and so are unreliable and often unverified, but can turn out to be either true or false. Even if later retracted, misinformation can continue to influence actions and memory. People may be more prone to believe misinformation because they are emotionally connected to what they are listening to or are reading. The role of social media has made information readily available to society at anytime, and it connects vast groups of people along with their information at one time. Advances in technology has impacted the way people communicate information and the way misinformation is spread. Misinformation has impacts on societies' ability to receive information which then influences our communities, politics, and medical field.

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1. misinformation

   Misinformation is false, inaccurate, or misleading information that is spread, often unintentionally, regardless of whether there is an intent to deceive others. This can include rumors, hoaxes, or inaccuracies that have been misunderstood, misreported, or incorrectly remembered. Misinformation can be spread through various channels, such as social media, print media, word of mouth, or digital communication.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Misinformationnoun

   untrue or incorrect information

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1. Misinformation

   Misinformation is false or inaccurate information that is spread unintentionally. It is distinguished from disinformation by motive in that misinformation is simply erroneous, while disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead. When comparing misinformation to disinformation, Jurgen Habermas says that the motives play an active role in the effect the information has. Misinformation may have a less devastating effect in that readers can criticize what they have read and evaluate it as truth or fiction. Authors will also have to give reasoning for their beliefs and support their statements with facts.

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Anagrams for misinformation »

1. informationism

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of misinformation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of misinformation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of misinformation in a Sentence

1. Renee Blackmon:

   We do teach current events and present both sides, our teachers weren't teaching critical race theory in their classrooms, there are people who believe they were probably because we do not have the public nor our state leaders in agreement about what really critical race theory is and what it encompasses. There's this misinformation that has clouded things.

2. Stephanie Otway:

   This is an initial step as we work toward a more comprehensive approach to tackling misinformation.

3. Ashish Jha:

   I like the fact he acknowledged the importance of wearing masks and that he acknowledged things will get worse. Unfortunately, there was also a certain amount of misinformation about how great America is doing.

4. Christina Wille:

   We could actually see that there was a build-up over several days of misinformation about what they call the ‘Ebola business,’ that this was all related to people inventing the disease.

5. Chris Novak:

   Farmers use pesticides to control insects and fungal diseases that threaten the healthfulness and safety of fruits and vegetables, misinformation about pesticides and various growing methods breeds hesitancy and confusion, resulting in many consumers opting to skip fresh produce altogether.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=misinformation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Misinformation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=misinformation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misinformation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinformation
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=misinformation