incorrect
adjective
in·cor·rect
ˌin-kə-ˈrekt 
1
a
: not true : wrong
incorrect answers
b
: inaccurate, faulty
an incorrect transcription
2
: unbecoming, improper
incorrect behavior
3
obsolete
: not corrected or chastened
Examples of incorrect in a Sentence
The doctor's diagnosis was incorrect.
The story in the newspaper is incorrect.
The restaurant considers jeans and T-shirts incorrect attire for dinner.
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s one reason why many reputable LLMs can hallucinate and provide incorrect answers.
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Sridhar Ramaswamy, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The original report said the drug wasn't used in resuscitation efforts after the crash, but that was incorrect.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Inspectors found a total of 30 blocks of cheese being stored at incorrect holding temperatures, while soaps were stored above cans of chicken broth on a shelf in a rear food storage area.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The incorrect arc was covered by paint overnight and replaced by an accurate one in time for Monday’s game, the NCAA said in its most recent statement.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Companies House has been heavily criticized in recent years as the publisher of often incorrect or misleading data about U.K. companies, a powerful tool used by bogus companies, fake directorships and money launderers to hide their true intentions.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 Mar. 2024
An earlier version of this story reflected incorrect information about the destination charge because of incorrect information provided.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2024
That’s also incorrect, andNew York’s Department of Labor says employers are prohibited from taking any part of an employee’s tip.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
Don't risk filing incorrect information and facing a potential audit.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Sridhar Ramaswamy, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
The original report said the drug wasn't used in resuscitation efforts after the crash, but that was incorrect.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Inspectors found a total of 30 blocks of cheese being stored at incorrect holding temperatures, while soaps were stored above cans of chicken broth on a shelf in a rear food storage area.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The incorrect arc was covered by paint overnight and replaced by an accurate one in time for Monday’s game, the NCAA said in its most recent statement.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Companies House has been heavily criticized in recent years as the publisher of often incorrect or misleading data about U.K. companies, a powerful tool used by bogus companies, fake directorships and money launderers to hide their true intentions.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 Mar. 2024
An earlier version of this story reflected incorrect information about the destination charge because of incorrect information provided.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2024
That’s also incorrect, andNew York’s Department of Labor says employers are prohibited from taking any part of an employee’s tip.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
Don't risk filing incorrect information and facing a potential audit.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Incorrect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorrect. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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incorrect
adjective
in·cor·rect
ˌin-kə-ˈrekt
: not correct: as
a
: inaccurate, faulty
an incorrect copy
b
: not true : wrong
an incorrect answer
c
: not proper
incorrect behavior
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