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

2

: mistake, error

corrected the inaccuracy

Synonyms of inaccuracy

• mistake
• error
• blunder

Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence

I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.

The text is filled with inaccuracies.

Recent Examples on the Web

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. —Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2026

For a time, his family would track the inaccuracies, said Magloire, who admits to having no memory of those days, though the story was repeatedly told to him by his parents over the years. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026

Fowler added, though, if someone wants to make a big stink about fraud without any actual evidence, that inaccuracy is the perfect sleight of hand. —Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

For one, the data was self-reported, which can introduce inaccuracies. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for inaccuracy

• accuracy

Kids Definition

inaccuracy

noun

in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē 

plural inaccuracies

1

: the quality or state of being inaccurate

2

: error sense 1b, mistake