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

The 1997 Disney movie Hercules mixed Roman and Greek names, helping propagate this and other inaccuracies (not uncommon in Hollywood’s depictions of ancient Greece). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Greenspan protested the inaccuracies in subsequent filings, and Tinubu’s team later recanted the claims. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Many users express frustration with AI's inaccuracies, misleading information, and the intrusive nature of AI summaries. — Rob Pegoraro, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

While a model alone might flag a transaction as risky, the decisions may contain high levels of inaccuracy without orchestrating the signals. — Harsh Verma, Forbes.com, 2 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