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| − | '''Misrepresentation''' is a false [[representation]] of a person or of [[opinion]]s or of [[position]]s. Sometimes misrepresentations can be used maliciously to misstate the wording of a person's position to make it seem like they are adopting a different position. Occasionally, misrepresentations can be done unintentionally, usually because of a failure of [[comprehension]] and poor [[paraphrase|paraphrasing]] | + | '''Misrepresentation''' is a false [[representation]] of a person or of [[opinion]]s or of [[position]]s. Sometimes misrepresentations can be used maliciously to misstate the wording of a person's position to make it seem like they are adopting a different position. Occasionally, misrepresentations can be done unintentionally, usually because of a failure of [[comprehension]] and poor [[paraphrase|paraphrasing]]. |
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Revision as of 03:21, October 12, 2009
Misrepresentation is a false representation of a person or of opinions or of positions. Sometimes misrepresentations can be used maliciously to misstate the wording of a person's position to make it seem like they are adopting a different position. Occasionally, misrepresentations can be done unintentionally, usually because of a failure of comprehension and poor paraphrasing.