inaccuracy

American  

[in-ak-yer-uh-see] / ɪnˈæk yər ə si /

noun

plural

inaccuracies

1. something inaccurate; error.

   Synonyms:

   inexactitude, slip, blunder, mistake

2. the quality or state of being inaccurate.

   Synonyms:

   inexactness, erroneousness, incorrectness

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inaccuracy British  

/ ɪnˈækjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. lack of accuracy; imprecision

2. an error, a mistake, or a slip

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Etymology

Origin of inaccuracy

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

Example Sentences

The relative inaccuracy of these weapons, however, works against that purpose.

From Salon

Hayes said many of the assessments about Greg were "riddled with inaccuracies".

From BBC

Several "inaccuracies" were also found to have been included in a police report ahead of the match, including reference to a non-existent fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv and West Ham.

From BBC

Also puzzling are the book’s inaccuracies: Joseph Sisco was an able U.S. diplomat but never, as Mr. Burke says, secretary of state.

From The Wall Street Journal

His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Andy Cooke said several "inaccuracies" had been included in a report by West Midlands Police, including reference to a non-existent fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv and West Ham.

From BBC

Related Words

• blunder
• deception
• defect
• exaggeration