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Meaning of mischaracterization | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
mɪsˌkæɹəktəɹ(a)ɪˈzeɪʃən

Definitions

The act of characterizing something in an inaccurate or misleading way.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: misportrayal, misrepresentation”
“In a statement last month, Mr. Spitzer said, “No amount of distortion, scare tactics and mischaracterization will change the underlying fact that New York’s health care system is broken.””
““It is deeply disappointing,” [Jankowicz] wrote, “that mischaracterizations of the Board became a distraction from the Department’s vital work, and indeed, along with recent events globally and nationally, embodies why it is necessary.””

CEFR level

C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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