inaccuracy
noun
in·ac·cu·ra·cy
(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē 
-k(ə-)rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The dearth of information has repeatedly led to inaccuracies in media reports, and on sanctions and law enforcement lists.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Some die-hard fans may prefer the simpler PlayStation localization, but the development team ditched it due to its numerous errors and inaccuracies.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
But insurers and providers oppose efforts to further regulate directories and blame each other for inaccuracies.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The dearth of information has repeatedly led to inaccuracies in media reports, and on sanctions and law enforcement lists.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Some die-hard fans may prefer the simpler PlayStation localization, but the development team ditched it due to its numerous errors and inaccuracies.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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inaccuracy
noun
in·ac·cu·ra·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
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