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Recherchefehler

research error; factual error due to poor investigation

noun reh-SHER-sheh-feh-ler Rare
Communication Media

Usage Note

Recherchefehler is an inaccuracy in a published article resulting from insufficient fact-checking or investigation, not deliberate deception. Press councils (Presseräte) and editors distinguish Recherchefehler from deliberate falsification (Fälschung). A Recherchefehler typically triggers a printed correction (Berichtigung) rather than a retraction.

Examples

"Der Presserat rügte den Sender wegen mehrerer Recherchefehler in der Reportage."

Natural Translation

The press council reprimanded the broadcaster for several research errors in the report.

Literal Translation

The press-council reprimanded the broadcaster because-of several research-errors in the report.

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