1
as in erroneous
not being in agreement with what is true
he claimed that the TV ratings were inaccurate because they didn't take into account all those viewers in health clubs
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2
as in approximate
not precisely correct
the estimate is inaccurate, but will do for our purposes
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Recent Examples of inaccurate
Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Some health institutions, like the Mayo Clinic and the Duke University School of Medicine, warn that AI can be inaccurate.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Akira spent three weeks in the NICU following his birth and received several inaccurate diagnoses throughout that time.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel, the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Some health institutions, like the Mayo Clinic and the Duke University School of Medicine, warn that AI can be inaccurate.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Akira spent three weeks in the NICU following his birth and received several inaccurate diagnoses throughout that time.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel, the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccurate
Adjective
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Some free-speech experts at the time felt Disney had a chance to win that case, which revolved around erroneous statements made by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Spoofing relies on transmitting false signals that mimic authentic satellite signals to trick signal receivers into calculating erroneous positions for aircraft and other users.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The engine throttle angles shown in the animation are approximate and based on electronic signals.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The approximate expected maximum payout to individuals — or their survivors — who can show they were harmed by Purdue opioids that were prescribed to them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The part where there's a problem is the FIFA president spreading incorrect information about ticket prices while standing to benefit a great deal from higher costs.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Low-quality over-the-counter (OTC) products, incorrect dose, or decreased absorption can be a few reasons.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The challenge these proposals aim to address is real — but trying to hold back the tide is the wrong answer.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In a 4-3 ruling, the court said the legislature followed the wrong process for putting the question, an amendment to the state constitution, on the ballot.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The large-scale, deterministic behavior of physical systems naturally becomes imprecise and unpredictable, dissolving the divide between the classical and quantum realms.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, previous research on this topic has often been limited by variable study designs, mixed results, inconsistent and imprecise methods to measure salinity, and small sample sizes.—
Rajiv Chowdhury,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccurate. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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