misrepresentation
intermediateB2/ˌmɪsrɛprɪˈzɛnteɪʃən/ · mis-rep-re-sen-ta-tion
The act of giving a false or misleading representation of something.
Meanings
The act of giving a false or misleading representation of something.
کسی چیز کی غلط یا گمراہ کن بیان دینا۔
غلط بیانی
ghalat bayani
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- misrepresentation of facts
- misrepresentation in advertising
- intentional misrepresentation
Example Sentences
The lawyer argued that the contract was signed under misrepresentation.
وکیل نے کہا کہ معاہدہ غلط بیانی کے تحت دستخط کیا گیا تھا۔
Wakeel ne kaha ke moahida ghalat bayani ke taht dastakhat kiya gaya tha.
Misrepresentation of information can lead to serious consequences.
معلومات کی غلط بیانی سنگین نتائج کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Maloomat ki ghalat bayani sangeen natayij ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
In court, the defendant was accused of misrepresentation.
عدالت میں، ملزم پر غلط بیانی کا الزام لگایا گیا۔
Adalat mein, mulzim par ghalat bayani ka ilzam lagaya gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'mis' meaning wrong and 'representation' as describing something; together they mean wrongly describing.
Imagine someone holding a distorted mirror reflecting a misleading image.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چھوٹی چھوٹی باتوں میں سچائی چھپی ہوتی ہے۔
Choti choti baaton mein sachai chhupi hoti hai.
Truth is hidden in small matters.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "misrepresentare" — to represent wrongly
First known use: 19th century
The term misrepresentation has evolved from the Latin roots into modern usage, often in legal contexts where it implies presenting false information.