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'''Misinformation''' is [[wrong]] or [[inaccurate]] [[information]]. It is distinguished from [[disinformation]] by [[motive]]. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead. '''Misinformation''' is [[wrong]] or [[inaccurate]] [[information]]. It is distinguished from [[disinformation]] by [[motive]]. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead.
 +==See also==
 +*[[List of common misconceptions]]
 +*[[Factoid]]
 +*[[Fallacy]]
 +**[[List of fallacies]]
 +*[[Gossip]]
 +*[[Junk science]]
 +*[[Misquotation]]
 +*[[Pseudoscience]]
 +*[[Rumor]]
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Misinformation is wrong or inaccurate information. It is distinguished from disinformation by motive. Misinformation is simply erroneous. Disinformation, in contrast, is intended to mislead.

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