Misinformation
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Misinformation (noun)
- Information that is not true, but is spread as if it were true.
- A false statement used in public discussion, which can mislead people about facts.
Examples
- Misinformation spreads quickly when people share it without checking.
- The report corrected false shared info that had confused many readers.