as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
Participants also self-reported their diets, which leaved room for inaccuracies.
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Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Many also contain errors in physics or other inaccuracies when showing a missile or rocket attack.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 4 Mar. 2026
Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy
Brian Mastroianni, Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Many also contain errors in physics or other inaccuracies when showing a missile or rocket attack.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 8 Mar. 2026
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 4 Mar. 2026
Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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But Colorado was lethal in its execution on the counterattack and capitalized on Sporting KC’s mistakes to win 4-1.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2026
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The previous supreme leader made the mistake of enriching uranium but never building a nuclear weapon; in effect, his nuclear program went far enough to provoke the West into sanctions and military strikes but not far enough to provide protection.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wait times are based on data reported by users and are not exact or error-free.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the Barons got the final out on a base running error by the Sea Kings.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the years across Illinois, there has been a litany of agency miscues, blunders and downright neglect, including several in Lake County.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The sufferings caused by a statesman’s blunders are larger than the benefits produced by his accomplishments.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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