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 updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
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Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Those inaccuracies then become part of the datasets used to train ChatGPT.
—Joelle Renstrom
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Any lag or inaccuracy can erode trust and lead to billing disputes.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But the app recently fired more than a dozen employees and has been turning to AI to write alerts—which has led to factual inaccuracies and the exposure of sensitive data like names and license plates, Cox writes.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
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Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Those inaccuracies then become part of the datasets used to train ChatGPT.
—Joelle Renstrom
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Any lag or inaccuracy can erode trust and lead to billing disputes.
—Griffin Parry, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But the app recently fired more than a dozen employees and has been turning to AI to write alerts—which has led to factual inaccuracies and the exposure of sensitive data like names and license plates, Cox writes.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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Having the confidence to make tough decisions, to trust your team, to learn from your mistakes, and to keep moving forward.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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That, in my opinion, is a mistake.—
Arthur Azizov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Due to an editing error, a prior version of this report misstated what match Djokovic is playing Friday.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sabalenka ended the match with 43 winners compared to 27 errors; Pegula was 21 for 15.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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As competition heated up with Walmart, Target made what may be viewed by some in hindsight a profound blunder, another case of brand amnesia.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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