Misquotation
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈkwoʊteɪʃən/
Misquotation (noun)
- A quote that is not the same as what someone actually said or wrote.
- A statement used in a text that changes the original words, making the meaning inaccurate.
Examples
- The misquotation changed the meaning of his statement.
- She corrected the misquotation before the interview ended.