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

Such inaccuracies could easily throw self-driving cars off track, potentially causing traffic collisions, according to Charles Lin, an earth science professor at National Cheng Kung University and one of the co-authors of the paper. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Perplexity’s statement did not identify any specific inaccuracies in the lawsuit against Brave. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026

Many commenters point out inaccuracies in the article regarding the full retirement age, which is 67 for those born after 1960, not 65. — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 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