misinformation — false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 잘못된 정보, 허위 정보 (특히 의도적으로 속이려는)
Korean pronunciation: 미스인포**메이**션
Example Sentences
- My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.
- The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.
- He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.
misinformation
NOUN//ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən//
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive
Misinformation undergoes transformation into verified information!
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Origin
'잘못된'을 의미하는 mis-와 '정보'를 의미하는 information이 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 20세기 중반부터 본격적으로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother shared misinformation about vaccines on her Facebook again.”
“The government is working to prevent the spread of health-related misinformation.”
“He believed the misinformation so much that he started wearing aluminum foil hats.”
“Teachers must help students identify misinformation in online sources.”
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