An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.
Wikipedia-derived factoids can be so important that there is a well-known feedback loop, called citogenesis, in which the mainstream news finds some claim made in a Wikipedia article, and publishes it (without citing Wikipedia). Then Wik…
Factoid means: An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Factoid means: An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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Factoid: In 1993 Ford promoted driver airbags as being fitted as standard for their cars (& vans) for the 1994 model year, but that wasn’t all…(1)
factoid means: An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(originally, North America) An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact.
Wikipedia-derived factoids can be so important that there is a well-known feedback loop, called citogenesis, in which the mainstream news finds some claim made in a Wikipedia article, and publishes it (without citing Wikipedia). Then Wik…
“A nice little factoid in here to remember when we rely on self reported wealth to calibrate inequality with respect to the 1%”
“him and Dave Navarro! neat little factoid”
“Factoid: In 1993 Ford promoted driver airbags as being fitted as standard for their cars (& vans) for the 1994 model year, but that wasn’t all…(1)”
“after several factoid based research heavy essays in a row im just gonna write about how tuna melts are a comfort & safety food for me”
“lol. I remember when the song and video dropped and I’m just learning this factoid today. Thanks for the knowledge. Bummer about their lack of knowledge.”
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