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Misrepresentation
/mɪsɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈeɪʃən/
/mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/Misrepresentation
01
an imperfect or incorrect portrayal resulting from misunderstanding, incomplete data, or unintentional errors
Example
Due to faulty memory reconstruction over time, the witness 's testimony contained some misrepresentations of peripheral details.
The misunderstanding arose from unintended misrepresentations rather than an explicit attempt to deceive.
In my haste to meet the deadline, my article likely contained some misrepresentations resulting from insufficient fact-checking.
02
a conscious attempt to mislead or misstate the truth for personal gain
Example
Consumer groups accused the company of systemic misrepresentations in its advertising and promotion of financial products.
The memoir was criticized for misrepresentations that appeared aimed at settling personal scores rather than providing an accurate historical account.
In legal proceedings, prosecutors argued the alibi witness made calculated misrepresentations to obstruct the investigation.
Example
Due to faulty memory reconstruction over time, the witness's testimony contained some misrepresentations of peripheral details.
The misunderstanding arose from unintended misrepresentations rather than an explicit attempt to deceive.
In my haste to meet the deadline, my article likely contained some misrepresentations resulting from insufficient fact-checking.
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