INACCURACY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

inaccuracy

noun

(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē

Definition of inaccuracy

as in mistake

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report

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Recent Examples of inaccuracy Those comparisons should also include corrections to inaccuracies or changes in meaning as needed. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The video then shows soldiers rushing to help victims while wearing combat gear, another inaccuracy. — Meagan Harris, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 This can result in inaccuracies in your tax return and likely missed tax deductions as well. — Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Trump and his allies have also sued several media organizations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC News, over alleged biases or inaccuracies in their reporting. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy

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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

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

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