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plural factoids
An inaccurate statement or statistic believed to be true because of broad repetition, especially if cited in the media. quotations examples
Such hedging is necessitated by the lack of in-depth knowledge of the contents, which also gives free rein to the scripting of unsubstantiated factoids concerning the book.
2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, page 487
(originally Canada, US) An interesting item of trivia; a minor fact. quotations examples
Given a large enough storehouse of words and a fine filter, would it be possible to see cultural change at the micro level, to follow minute fluctuations in human thought processes and activities? Tiny factoids, multiplied endlessly, might assume imposing dimensions.
2013 December 24, William Grimes, “Big Data Becomes a Mirror”, in New York Times
Don't parade in front of the audience spewing every factoid you know on your topic. Only share the right information for that exact moment with that specific audience.
2013, Nancy Duarte, Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences, John Wiley & Sons