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factoid

The correct spelling is factoid.

How to pronounce factoid

noun

IPA: /ˈfæktɔɪd/

Say it like: Fac-toy-d

The correct spelling is factoid. An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
  2. 2.(originally North America) An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact.

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