misreport

Meanings

• verb

  The act of reporting information incorrectly or in a misleading way.

  - "Despite having all the facts, the journalist misreported the events."
  - "The misreported information caused confusion among the public."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with misreport
report , support , import , export

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Variants

List of all variants of misreport that leads to same result
misreport , misreported , misreporting , misreports

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Etymology

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Mis- (meaning 'wrong' or 'opposite') + report (meaning 'to speak or give an account')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'misreport' first appeared in print in the 17th century.

2. Misreporting can also refer to incorrectly interpreting data or results in scientific research.

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Related Concepts

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1. disinformation: Disinformation is intentionally misreported or false information, often used to manipulate public opinion or deceive people.

2. misinformation: Misinformation is incorrect or incomplete information, often spread unintentionally through rumors or misunderstandings.

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Culture

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In journalism, misreporting can lead to serious consequences, including damage to reputations and legal action. In literature, misreporting can be used to create suspense or mystery.

How to Memorize "misreport"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a reporter with incorrect information, causing chaos and confusion in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'misreport' with 'misinformation' or 'disinformation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MISREPORT' to remember the meaning: Misreporting = Incorrect + Speaking + Reporting

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