inaccuracy

noun

in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē How to pronounce inaccuracy (audio)
-k(ə-)rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
2

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 new tools have internal guardrails to try to prevent inaccuracies from reaching patients — or landing in electronic health records. Carla K. Johnson, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2024 But alongside that promise comes a constant stream of concerning headlines, some highlighting AI’s potential to churn out biases or inaccuracies when responding to our questions or commands. Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024 Compared to past Hollywood attempts at telling Japanese stories, there haven’t been the usual complaints about embarrassing inaccuracies in the costumes and set design, or in the cultural behavior of the characters. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024 Kessler pointed to the inaccuracy of programs used to map cellphone data, which put Clements in the area where Celis' remains were found on the night of her disappearance. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024 Representation and warranty insurance coverage can be purchased as protection from financial loss if misrepresentations or inaccuracies in representations or warranties occur. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Her presentation at the National Speakers Forum in March will delve into the challenge of media inaccuracy and misinformation. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 Google’s decision to pause image generation of people in Gemini comes less than 24 hours after the company apologized for the inaccuracies in some historical images its AI model generated. Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Feb. 2024 Serious historians will have a field day with Putin’s countless inaccuracies and lies. John Hewko, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1755, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inaccuracy was circa 1755

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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

inaccuracy

noun
in·​ac·​cu·​ra·​cy (ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē How to pronounce inaccuracy (audio)
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
2

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