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
While not foolproof – replication failures can occur due to human error, inaccurate details of study design and many other variables that may be difficult to control for – results that remain unproven are a huge red flag.
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New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
The inaccurate title prevented many viewers from successfully recording the program, which is available online on WSOC’s website.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Civil rights groups quickly filed lawsuits, saying the rule forced applicants to carry inaccurate documents and risked exposing them to harassment or denial of services.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
His inaccurate comments have the potential to undermine public confidence in vaccines and sow distrust in public health and public health officials in general.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
The inaccurate title prevented many viewers from successfully recording the program, which is available online on WSOC’s website.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Civil rights groups quickly filed lawsuits, saying the rule forced applicants to carry inaccurate documents and risked exposing them to harassment or denial of services.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
His inaccurate comments have the potential to undermine public confidence in vaccines and sow distrust in public health and public health officials in general.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccurate
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Engineers outfitted the device with a heater to melt ice in the winter, a customization that should improve accuracy during Arizona’s freeze-thaw cycles that have long created erroneous measurements.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Vedra and other debt law experts said a high rate of default judgments indicates a system that favors the pursuers over the pursued — and increases the chances someone will be harmed by an erroneous bill.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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And, planning for the future of the Crisis Now program coincides with an approximate $4 million budget deficit for the Health and Human Services Department.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The analysis identified information, including the nature of the allegation, the approximate length of time between the incident and the beginning of formal proceedings, and the outcome.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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In April, the sheriff disclosed further issues, including incorrect citation numbers and amounts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aerating in the incorrect season could have negative consequences for your lawn.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s something wrong with them right away.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Mike McDaniel said Wright did nothing wrong, but Miami needed more bodies on defense and special teams.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Leaving food on the table due to imprecise fundamentals happens a lot in the big leagues.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Why the maps are imprecise The reason those neat lines on solar eclipse maps don't always match reality is that the sun's actual size is still a matter of debate.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccurate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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