Meaning of the word conflating in English

What does conflating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

conflating

US /kənˈfleɪtɪŋ/
UK /kənˈfleɪtɪŋ/

Verb

to combine two or more texts, ideas, etc., into one; to confuse two or more things

Example:
The article was criticized for conflating several distinct issues.
It's important not to conflate correlation with causation.
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