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rumor

/ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹumɚ/

Meanings
noun
A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

Examples :

"A rumor spread quickly through the school that the principal was retiring. "
communication media society statement info

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reliable noun

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/

Something or someone reliable or dependable

"the old reliables"

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

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questionable adjective

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

"It is questionable if the universe is open or closed."

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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retiring verb

/ɹəˈtaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

"Having made a large fortune, he retired."

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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circulated verb

/ˈsɜːkjʊleɪtɪd/ /ˈsɜːkjəleɪtɪd/

To move in circles or through a circuit

"The email about the meeting circulated among the team members. "

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misinformation noun

/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌmɪsɪnfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

Information that is incorrect.

"The news report contained misinformation about the school's closing date, causing confusion among parents. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

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accuracy noun

[ˈækjʊrəsɪ] /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

The state of being accurate; being free from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exactness; correctness

"The value of testimony depends on its accuracy."