inaccuracy

[in-ak-yer-uh-see]

noun

plural

inaccuracies 

1. something inaccurate; error.

   Synonyms: inexactitude, slip, blunder, mistake

2. the quality or state of being inaccurate.

   Synonyms: inexactness, erroneousness, incorrectness

inaccuracy

/ ɪnˈækjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. lack of accuracy; imprecision

2. an error, a mistake, or a slip

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaccuracy¹

First recorded in 1750–60; in- ³ + accuracy

Example Sentences

But several nonprofits said that, since July, it is taking longer to fill beds; they pointed to data inaccuracies as one possible reason.

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It's a delicate science, and any tiny inaccuracy in the data can skew things - or knock it out of shape.

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The U.S. attorney’s office dismissed The Times’ article, claiming it was based on “factual inaccuracies and anonymous gossip.”

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The employee said that while the data could contain inaccuracies in certain forests, it broadly reflects the agency’s desired staffing levels.

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A statement provided by his office on Tuesday accused The Times of spreading “factual inaccuracies and anonymous gossip,” but offered no specifics or further comment in response to questions.

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Related Words

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• exaggeration