distractor
Americannoun
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a person or thing that distracts the attention.
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an incorrect choice among multiple-choice answers on a test.
Example Sentences
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If your chosen distractor keeps you awake, try something else.
From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2022
Sure enough, Arnold’s group approached and took down the distractor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2020
At the same time, you have to suppress or ignore certain distractor items.
From Scientific American • Mar. 29, 2014
Every year I have kids who write beautifully and know their history but fail the AP exam because they can't pick they pick the distractor every time.
From New York Times • May 4, 2012
Was frequently ill, a poor sleeper, toy demolisher, throat exerciser, nurse distractor, and a general nuisance.
From Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Gordon, Irwin Leslie
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