: not correct or exact : having a mistake or error : not accurate
The book makes several inaccurate [=false, incorrect] claims.
an inaccurate quotation
Our research isn't complete, so these figures are somewhat inaccurate. [=inexact, approximate]
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inaccurate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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