Premise: How entrenched is the term 'Fake News' in our everyday lives? So much that it's being added to the next print edition of the Collins Dictionary. John Q. Public now uses the phrase 'Fake news' so much that the Collins Dictionary has named it the "Word of the Year" (yes, I realize it's actually two words, not one). According to the latest numbers, usage of the phrase is up by 365% since 2016 - and that's not fake news. Sign Up for the Our Newsletter Enter your email to receive the latest news and information directly to your inbox! Name * First Last Email *
Hypothesis: Compilers of dictionaries monitor the usage of words and depending strictly on fluctuations, they decide to include or exclude them in newer print editions.