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rumours

/ˈruːmərz/ /ˈruːmərs/

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

Examples :

"There were rumours circulating at school that the principal was retiring. "
media communication society statement

Related Words

Illustration indistinct

indistinct adjective

/ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/ /ˌɪndəˈstɪŋkt/

(of an image etc) not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim

"The photo of the distant mountain range was indistinct, making it hard to see the peaks clearly. "

Illustration announcer

announcer noun

/əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/

One who makes announcements.

"The announcer read the names of the raffle winners over the loudspeaker. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration questionable

questionable adjective

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/

Problematic; open to doubt or challenge.

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

Illustration prolonged

prolonged verb

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/

To extend in space or length.

"The architect prolonged the design phase of the new library, adding more time for planning. "

Illustration promotion

promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

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

Illustration principal

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."

Illustration misinformation

misinformation noun

/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌmɪsɪnfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

Information that is incorrect.

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

Illustration information

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. "

Illustration circulating

circulating verb

/ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɜːkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/

To move in circles or through a circuit

"The air conditioning is circulating cool air throughout the office. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

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

Illustration accuracy

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."