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
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I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
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Riverside’s attorneys would have opportunities to cross-examine witnesses during trials and hope to point out inconsistencies or inaccuracies in their retelling of events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Additionally, researchers relied on surveys where participants self-reported their experiences with cold drink heart, which means these reports could contain inaccuracies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 June 2025
Riverside’s attorneys would have opportunities to cross-examine witnesses during trials and hope to point out inconsistencies or inaccuracies in their retelling of events.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 9 Jul. 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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