errancy

noun

Definition of errancynext
as in inaccuracy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errancy
  1. inaccuracy
  2. error
  3. blunder
  4. miscue
  5. misjudgment
  6. fumble
  7. mistake
  8. flub
Noun
  • Such inaccuracies could easily throw self-driving cars off track, potentially causing traffic collisions, according to Charles Lin, an earth science professor at National Cheng Kung University and one of the co-authors of the paper.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of inaccuracy
Noun
  • Obstacles, wind, sensor errors, or other system failures can prevent it from completing the maneuver safely.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Associated Press told CBS Miami that a data entry error caused an incorrect vote total to briefly appear for Locklin, which was quickly identified and corrected.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of error
Noun
  • Woeful may have undercut the reality of the Lakers’ first-half shooting blunders from distance.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Despite the blunders, TCU led 14-10 at halftime and had a chance to extend the lead on the first possession of the second half.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of blunder
Noun
  • The Rams beat the Chargers by 15, so miscues by the special teams didn’t derail them.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Washington’s roster doesn’t have the depth to afford miscues this often.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of miscue
Noun
  • The misjudgment meant the plane clipped a peak and crashed into a valley.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There, the discovery of a spacecraft and additional extraterrestrials transforms their chase into a simple struggle for survival, as what began as a series of understandable misjudgments spirals into a tragedy of cosmic scale.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of misjudgment
Noun
  • Aaron Donald is still laughing about his botched chance to score against the Chargers, and spent Thursday scooping up fumbles.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • At 17-3 to start the second half, Fagnano threw his first interception, followed by two punts, a turnover-on-downs, his second interception, and a fumble on the kickoff.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fumble
Noun
  • Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Instead, another parade of stupid mistakes combined with average play made a game against the Colts exciting.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of mistake
Noun
  • Raman repeated it word for word, accent for accent, with no flubs or pauses.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Of all the flubs, though, one was all at once somehow the most surprising and … vital to the Chiefs’ victory.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of flub
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“Errancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errancy. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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