1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes
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Recent Examples of inaccurate
Lucas then began listing inaccurate characterizations of the Democratic party but was stopped for speaking out of order.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Remove inaccurate, negative information on your credit report with a credit repair company.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
That raises the prospect that the vice president will ultimately demand that the Smithsonian display scientifically inaccurate information.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, detecting a DVT in the leg through symptoms alone is notably inaccurate.
—Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Remove inaccurate, negative information on your credit report with a credit repair company.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
That raises the prospect that the vice president will ultimately demand that the Smithsonian display scientifically inaccurate information.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, detecting a DVT in the leg through symptoms alone is notably inaccurate.
—Alicen Nelson Md, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccurate
Adjective
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The erroneous deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was first reported by The Atlantic.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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However, navigating this situation requires caution to ensure compliance with employment laws and to avoid making erroneous assumptions without having all the facts.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deportation flights proceed despite federal judge's order Note: All times shown are Eastern Time and are approximate.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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These figures are approximate and don’t take into account recent layoffs.—
Nerdwallet,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
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Although some posters online have suggested the streetlamp are emitting ultraviolet or black light, that's incorrect, Davis said.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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When that happens, inferring eligibility based on the tax unit claiming the child would be incorrect.—
Elaine Maag,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His interrogator conceded that the police must have gotten the wrong guy and released him within weeks.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Five justices said the lawsuit was brought in the wrong venue.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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While its consumer protection goals are laudable, its imprecise drafting introduces ambiguity that employers and background screening providers must now navigate.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For the remaining treatments, their effectiveness was found to be inconclusive due to small samples, imprecise studies, or low and very low quality evidence.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccurate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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