as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life is intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
The researchers cited data inaccuracies in the first paper, particularly with underlying economic data for Uzbekistan between 1995 and 1999 that had a large influence on the results, and that their analysis had underestimated statistical uncertainty.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
On the podcast, the tech billionaire emphasized the importance of ensuring AI technologies pursue truth instead of repeating inaccuracies.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Most recently, a November 11 statement attributed to the show’s crew condemned Cheng’s recordings as purportedly having deliberate edits, containing numerous inaccuracies, and being illegally taken and released without the consent of the involved individuals.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025
The researchers cited data inaccuracies in the first paper, particularly with underlying economic data for Uzbekistan between 1995 and 1999 that had a large influence on the results, and that their analysis had underestimated statistical uncertainty.
—CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
On the podcast, the tech billionaire emphasized the importance of ensuring AI technologies pursue truth instead of repeating inaccuracies.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Most recently, a November 11 statement attributed to the show’s crew condemned Cheng’s recordings as purportedly having deliberate edits, containing numerous inaccuracies, and being illegally taken and released without the consent of the involved individuals.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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While rebounding kept the Horned Frogs in the game early, the offense finally picked up until the mistakes piled up down the stretch.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That does leave retailers less margin for error and requires a better mastery of data analytics to improve demand forecasting—making sure that what is on offer matches what shoppers want.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kelly did not disclose what structural engineering issues the building had, but said that the company's structural engineering firm informed Amazon of its error in a statement without elaborating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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But when her latest husband, discord spirit Raksh, provokes the council’s wrath, Amina must clean up his blunder, contend with Marjana’s demands for the truth…and figure out who on her crew is plotting a mutiny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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Williamson County based Ramsey Solutions has also come up with an effective guide to avoid any regifting blunders.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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