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Meaning of misprint
A misprint is an error in printed or typed material.
Etymology of misprint
The word "misprint" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "misprint", which is a combination of "mis-" (meaning "wrongly" or "incorrectly") and "print" (meaning "to produce written or printed material").
Historically, the term referred to errors that occurred during the printing process, but its meaning has since expanded to include errors in typed or digital material as well.
Synonyms
mistake
error
inaccuracy
misstatement
misinterpretation
mistranslation
misrepresentation
falsehood
fallacy
inexactness
incorrectness
imprecision
misprint
typo
blunder
blooper
gaffe
fault
flaw
slip
lapse
oversight
omission
distortion
misquote
misreading
misrendering
misplacement
Definitions
- A mistake in printed or typed material, especially one that is noticeable or embarrassing.
- * An incorrect or inaccurate piece of information, especially one that is printed or published.
Usage Examples
- The newspaper apologized for the misprint in the headline, which incorrectly stated the name of the winning team.
- * The author was embarrassed by the misprint in the first edition of her book, which changed the meaning of a crucial sentence.
Antonyms
accuracy
precision
correctness
exactness
truth
validity
authenticity
reliability
dependability
faithfulness
fidelity
veracity
verifiability
confirmability
certainty
sureness
confidence
trustworthiness