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2 November 2017

2077 GB adults surveyed

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2017’s word of the year is ‘fake news’, according to dictionary publisher Collins. They define it as "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting". Have you used the term ‘fake news’ over the last year?

Conducted 2 November 2017

YouGov surveyed 2077 GB adults

29%
51%
12%
8%
2017’s word of the year is ‘fake news’, according to dictionary publisher Collins. They define it as "false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting". Have you used the term ‘fake news’ over the last year?

Conducted 2 November 2017

YouGov surveyed 2077 GB adults

By:
29%
51%
12%
8%

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