SINCE 1828
misinformation
noun
mis·in·for·ma·tion
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Definition of misinformation
: incorrect or misleading information
Indubitably, a great deal of paranoid and otherwise irresponsible misinformation about the Kennedy assassination has traveled far and sold well …— Ronnie Dugger A muddle of misinformation keeps clouding the debate over hormone-replacement therapy for women.— Melinda Beck Each of these pieces of information (and misinformation) about me is sold for about two-fifths of a cent to advertisers, which then deliver me an Internet ad, send me a catalog or mail me a credit-card offer.— Joel Stein
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misinformation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of misinformation
: information that is not completely true or accurate
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