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

2

: mistake, error

Synonyms

• 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

Organizations can’t ignore the vulnerabilities of AI bots, such as hallucinations, inaccuracies, and bias. —Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

This article has been updated to correct an inaccuracy. —Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. —H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025

If the parole board decides one or both of the brothers doesn’t deserve parole, parties such as their family or lawyers immediately could ask for a review based on potential factual inaccuracies and seek a new ruling. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025

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