Source: wikibot/quoting-out-of-context
= Quoting out of context
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Quoting out of context refers to the practice of taking a statement or passage from its original context in order to create a misleading or distorted interpretation of the speaker's or author's intended meaning. This can happen by omitting surrounding text that provides essential information or context, altering the perceived significance of the quoted material.