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
the inaccuracy of the statement
Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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Emily Hodgson Anderson, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Responding to the lawsuit, Meiner said the filing contains inaccuracies and suggested the statements at issue could be defamatory.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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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
2
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