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Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
Recent Examples of inaccuracy from the Web
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An almost religious intolerance for factual inaccuracy.
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Apparently neither age nor inaccuracy has mellowed Gore’s penchant for the apocalyptic.
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But Trump’s latest Twitter outburst is also full of inaccuracies.
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Upon its arrival, avid 'Pac lovers trashed the movie for its inaccuracies.
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McConville said inaccuracy in the reporting is just one part of credit scoring.
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The only reason Heekin sent the draft was to ask both sides if there were any factual inaccuracies in his ruling because of the volume and complexity of the case.
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Loehmann, who shot Rice, was fired for inaccuracies on his application form, Williams said.
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Police say Loehmann was fired for inaccuracies on his job application.
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First Known Use of inaccuracy
circa 1755
INACCURACY Defined for English Language Learners
inaccuracy
playDefinition of inaccuracy for English Language Learners
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: lack of correctness or exactness : lack of accuracy
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: a statement that is not correct : an error or mistake
INACCURACY Defined for Kids
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