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inaccuracy

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noun in·ac·cu·ra·cy \(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē, -k(ə-)rə-sē\

Simple Definition of inaccuracy

  • : lack of correctness or exactness : lack of accuracy

  • : a statement that is not correct : an error or mistake

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of inaccuracy

plural

inaccuracies

  1. 1 :  the quality or state of being inaccurate

  2. 2 :  mistake, error

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Examples of inaccuracy in a sentence

  1. I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.

  2. The text is filled with inaccuracies.



Circa 1755

First Known Use of inaccuracy

circa 1755

inaccuracy Synonyms

Synonyms
blunder, bobble, boob

INACCURACY Defined for Kids

inaccuracy

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noun in·ac·cu·ra·cy \in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē\

Definition of inaccuracy for Students

plural

inaccuracies

  1. 1 :  lack of correctness or exactness <I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.>

  2. 2 :  error, mistake <Your report contains inaccuracies.>



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