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misleading figure

[mɪsˈliːdɪŋ ˈfɪɡər]
nounpl: misleading figures
número enganoso
1. A statistic, numerical data, or representation that deceives or creates a false impression
The company presented misleading figures in their financial report to attract investors.
A empresa apresentou números enganosos em seu relatório financeiro para atrair investidores.
2. Data that is presented in a way that distorts reality or omits important context
Misleading figures about unemployment rates can be created by changing calculation methods.
Números enganosos sobre taxas de desemprego podem ser criados ao mudar métodos de cálculo.
Synonyms
deceptive statisticfalse datadistorted figuremanipulated numbermisleading statistic
Antonyms
accurate figuretruthful datahonest statistictransparent number

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
número enganoso / dado enganoso
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
número enganoso
Formal business context
Portugal
número enganador / figura enganadora
Common in Portuguese formal and journalistic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cooking the books
statistical manipulation
lies, damned lies, and statistics
paint a false picture
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