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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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Real Brokerage disputed the allegations and said media reports contain inaccuracies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The inaccuracy was first pointed out by attorneys representing Portland and Oregon, who argued the figure was central to the appeals court ruling.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
This story has been updated to add additional information and because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy.
—Maria Guinnip, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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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
2
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