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
Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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Lightfoot, relying on real-time reports such as the Newsweek article, wound up with a few inaccuracies.
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The story was updated because an earlier version had an inaccuracy.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Newsweek contacted Bower regarding the messages and the evidence supporting their authenticity, but according to Bower’s Lawfare account, Halligan did not dispute any factual inaccuracies in the report.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The story was updated because an earlier version had an inaccuracy.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Newsweek contacted Bower regarding the messages and the evidence supporting their authenticity, but according to Bower’s Lawfare account, Halligan did not dispute any factual inaccuracies in the report.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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