deception
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
🇺🇸 US
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “deception” when they mean: an instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believi.”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “deception” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “deception” in professional communication.”
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