inaccuracy

noun

in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē How to pronounce inaccuracy (audio)
-k(ə-)rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
2

Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence

I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement. The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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This story has been updated to resolve an inaccuracy. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025 The team appeared to be searching for fraud based on inaccuracies and misunderstandings, according to Tiffany Flick, the former acting chief of staff to the acting commissioner. arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Some past efforts by states to purge noncitizens from voting rolls, however, have ensnared eligible U.S. citizens due to data inaccuracies. Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inaccuracy was circa 1755

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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

inaccuracy

noun
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
2

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