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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This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
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Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
For one, Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT, like many generative AI tools, are subject to inaccuracies and can frequently overlook and/or misinterpret critical information.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Not yet, considering Maye’s inaccuracy when throwing in his direction Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Matthew Stafford’s rare inaccuracy, in the form of overthrowing a few open targets, stood high on that list.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
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Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
For one, Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT, like many generative AI tools, are subject to inaccuracies and can frequently overlook and/or misinterpret critical information.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Not yet, considering Maye’s inaccuracy when throwing in his direction Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Matthew Stafford’s rare inaccuracy, in the form of overthrowing a few open targets, stood high on that list.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 6 Oct. 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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