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Meaning of "misdescription" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MISDESCRIPTION

misdescription  [ˌmɪsdɪˈskrɪpʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MISDESCRIPTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Misdescription is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MISDESCRIPTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of misdescription in the English dictionary

The definition of misdescription in the dictionary is an incorrect or misleading description.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MISDESCRIPTION


adscription
ədˈskrɪpʃən
ascription
əˈskrɪpʃən
circumscription
ˌsɜːkəmˈskrɪpʃən
conniption
kəˈnɪpʃən
conscription
kənˈskrɪpʃən
consumption
kənˈsʌmpʃən
decryption
diːˈkrɪpʃən
description
dɪˈskrɪpʃən
Egyptian
ɪˈdʒɪpʃən
inscription
ɪnˈskrɪpʃən
nonprescription
ˌnɒnprɪˈskrɪpʃən
option
ˈɒpʃən
oversubscription
ˌəʊvəsəbˈskrɪpʃən
prescription
prɪˈskrɪpʃən
proscription
prəʊˈskrɪpʃən
redescription
ˌriːdɪˈskrɪpʃən
rescription
rɪˈskrɪpʃən
subscription
səbˈskrɪpʃən
superscription
ˌsuːpəˈskrɪpʃən
transcription
trænˈskrɪpʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MISDESCRIPTION

misdeal
misdealer
misdealt
misdeed
misdeem
misdeemful
misdefine
misdemean
misdemeanant
misdemeanor
misdemeanour
misdescribe
misdesert
misdevelop
misdevotion
misdiagnose
misdiagnoses
misdiagnosis
misdial
misdiet

WORDS THAT END LIKE MISDESCRIPTION

absorption
accreditation
adoption
alcohol consumption
assumption
caption
conception
contraception
corruption
deception
disruption
encryption
eruption
exemption
inception
interruption
job description
perception
reception
redemption
wedding reception

Synonyms and antonyms of misdescription in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «misdescription» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MISDESCRIPTION

Find out the translation of misdescription to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of misdescription from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «misdescription» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

错误说明
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

descripción errónea
570 millions of speakers

English

misdescription
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

misdescription
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وصف خاطئ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пересортицы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

misdescription
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

misdescription
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

description erronée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Misdescription
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

falsche Beschreibung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誤記
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

misdescription
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Misdescription
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

misdescription
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

misdescription
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Misdescription
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

misdescription
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

descrizione errata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

błędny opis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пересортиці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

descrierea eronată
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παραπλανητική περιγραφή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wanbeskrywing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

falska deklarationer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

misdescription
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of misdescription

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDESCRIPTION»

The term «misdescription» is normally little used and occupies the 120.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDESCRIPTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «misdescription» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «misdescription» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about misdescription

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MISDESCRIPTION»

Discover the use of misdescription in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to misdescription and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Keyed to ...
Under the modern trend, a number of courts have stretched some existing doctrines to validate an accidentally swapped will. a. Misdescription doctrine: The misdescription doctrine was developed to help construe a validly executed will that ...
Peter Wendel, 2005
2
A Straightforward Guide to Buying and Selling Your Own Home
Misdescription If the property in the particulars of sale is described wrongly, i.e. there is a mis-statement of fact, such as describing leasehold as freehold land, calling an under-lease a lease or leaving out something that misleads the buyer,  ...
Frances James, 2011
3
The Theory and Practice of Conveyancing
On an application to amend a fine subsequent to the passing of this act, in a case of misdescription apparent on the face of the instrument, the Court of Common Pleas refused to interfere. Tindal C. J., observing, " If we accede to this application ...
Solomon Atkinson, 1839
4
Conveyancing Law & Practice
16.5 MISDESCRIPTION A misdescription is a false statement of fact as to the property contained in the contract. It is to be distinguished from a misrepresentation which is a false statement of fact outside but inducing the contract. A common ...
Michael Harwood, 1996
5
The Legal Observer, Or, Journal of Jurisprudence
A misdescription of plaintiff's residence, entitling « plaintiff to security for costs, must be. a misdescription at the time of filing- the (alt. , ;; , ..-j,) A defendant, who allows the time for answering to expire, and against whom an attachment is issued ...
‎1839
6
Managing the Risks of Payment Systems
Misdescription Errors Probably the most common form of customer error is a misdescription error. A misdescription occurs when the customer identifies the beneficiary or a bank in the funds-transfer transaction by both a name and a number, ...
Paul S. Turner, Diane B. Wunnicke, 2003
7
A Treatise on the Law of Fire Insurance, and Insurance on ...
Where the misdescription is merely nominal, but is substantially correct, it will not vitiate the policy, and the introduction of a tar-barrel and fire for the necessary purpose of tarring the building, in consequence of which it was consumed by fire,  ...
Elisha Hammond, 1840
8
Principles of the English law of contract
Pollock , 519—528. (8) Contracts for the sale of land. In agreements of this nature a misdescription of the premises sold or of the terms to which they are subject, though made without any fraudulent intention, will vitiate the contract. In Flight v.
W.R. Anson, E.W. Huffcut
9
Analytical Digest of Cases Published in the Law Journal Reports
_-"flu-u-uuuv—i----vi-*4 ér —~ - the assignee came here to meet a case of misdescription only. [Sta G. Ross.—It' the question oftrading were not essential, the misdescription would be imm.-tterial.] The possession of the shares would he a ...
Henry D. Barton, 1837
10
Decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States
The property was offered for sale on an "as is" or "where is" basis, without warranty, and had the purchaser inspected the wrenches prior to bidding as cautioned by the Sales Letter, the misdescription would have been readily apparent to him.
United States. General Accounting Office, 1973

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MISDESCRIPTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term misdescription is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act - Credit Card Protection via …
There are also time limits on when you can make a claim. Lastly, it applies only to delivery and misdescription issues; Section 75 is much wider. «Unlock The Law, Jul 15»
2
WW v HW [2015] EWHC 1844 (Fam)
This, clearly, was yet a further manifestly inaccurate statement designed to avoid responsibility for the initial misdescription, and so reduce the company's proper ... «Family Law Week, Jul 15»
3
Freeza Meats hit with GBP114k fine
... on the label; obstruction of authorised officers by knowingly providing false and misleading documents and misdescription of product as halal ... «just-food.com, Jul 15»
4
Supplier pleads guilty to putting beef hearts in burgers and halal …
... and this result is testament to their sustained efforts to ensure consumers are not misled through misdescription of food products,” she added. «The Grocer, Jun 15»
5
Mushroom farm and waste firm fined for waste crime
“Anyone who has information on the misdescription of waste and its illegal disposal can contact us on 0800 807 060 or call crime stoppers ... «Resource Magazine, Jun 15»
6
Clive Palmer spending looks fraudulent: ex-judge
... through Cosmo, their misdescription in the books of (Mr Palmer's company), and the attempts to keep the information from the arbitrators”. «The Australian, Jun 15»
7
44 Scotland Street: Jeopardy in Mary King's Close
... was keen to speak to the Duke – presumably on a matter pertaining to heraldry and, Angus imagined, the broader issue of misdescription. «Scotsman, May 15»
8
An essay concerning how Star Wars illuminates constitutional law
The misdescription appears to respond to a serious human need for sense-making and pattern-finding, but it is a significant obstacle to ... «Ars Technica, May 15»
9
Newly enacted legislation prohibits certain amendments to mortgages
If a “clerical error” or “omitted information” involves the parties or collateral (for example, misdescription or an unintended failure to include ... «Lexology, May 15»
10
The Gavel: NHT missteps must be addressed - Auditor general's …
She went on to note that the NHDC responded that "there was no misdescription of the land being sold in the executed agreement for sale ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Apr 15»

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