as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
This story was update because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
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Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
What is particularly alarming about the inaccuracy in this case is that the output of this model is ostensibly an input to the formation of monetary policy.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The chart’s most cringeworthy attribute is not the blatant inaccuracy, but the disingenuity.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Sure, plenty of historians have been quick to criticize the series' inaccuracies.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 27 July 2025
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Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
What is particularly alarming about the inaccuracy in this case is that the output of this model is ostensibly an input to the formation of monetary policy.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The chart’s most cringeworthy attribute is not the blatant inaccuracy, but the disingenuity.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Sure, plenty of historians have been quick to criticize the series' inaccuracies.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Austin Jackson told reporters last month that the players were behind the decision to run laps after committing penalties or mental mistakes in practice.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When applied across a $500 million capital investment in net new builds—where UPS systems might account for only a small portion—the effect is at less than 1%, effectively a rounding error in the overall budget.—
Ryan Mallory,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Christian Kuntz for making a bunch of errors at the hot corner.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over the past decade, the legendary team was known for tragic blunders regarding decision making and communication.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In total, Bonilla will walk away with a $29.8 million payday because of Wilpon’s blunder.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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