as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
For one, the data was self-reported, which can introduce inaccuracies.
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Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
His attorney, Joe Pace, disputes that claim and says the government relied heavily on inaccuracies in an old plea agreement that stated Munoz began dealing drugs before becoming a citizen.
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Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
According to reports, employees expressed their gratitude that their experiences with inaccuracies by the technology were heard.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Social media users routinely share or discuss flawed content without regard to the consequences of inaccuracy.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
His attorney, Joe Pace, disputes that claim and says the government relied heavily on inaccuracies in an old plea agreement that stated Munoz began dealing drugs before becoming a citizen.
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Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
According to reports, employees expressed their gratitude that their experiences with inaccuracies by the technology were heard.
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Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Social media users routinely share or discuss flawed content without regard to the consequences of inaccuracy.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
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The Dodgers took full advantage of the Padres’ defensive mistakes to jump-start their offense.
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Bad luck happens, but preventable mistakes almost always cause road problems.
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With Yerry De los Santos also fumbling a bunt in the eighth, the Yanks tallied a season-high four errors on the night.
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Michael Conforto, Alex Bregman and Ian Happ had RBI hits in the sixth, when the Cubs’ runs were unearned thanks to a pair of errors.
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Colorado's rally offset a pair of baserunning blunders that ended the eighth.
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One Republican senator calling this the worst foreign policy blunder in decades.
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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