ScienceJuly 31, 2026

misstatement

mis-STAYT-ment

Definition

A statement that is incorrect, misleading, or expressed inaccurately, often resulting in a false impression.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or bad, and 'statement', derived from the verb 'state' which traces back to the Latin 'status' meaning 'standing' or 'condition'.

In the news

The article uses the word to clarify that the publication does not guarantee its provided information is free from errors or misstatements, emphasizing the risk involved in financial reporting.

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