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
Over time, this creates a fragile and inaccurate way of relating to one another and can set you up for disappointments and misunderstandings in the relationship.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Although researchers have tried various sensors to give robots a rudimentary sense of touch, these systems are often costly, inaccurate, and limited to detecting only one type of sensation at a time.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
With their new consoles in hand, Nintendo Switch 2 buyers are finding that the battery indicators are displaying inaccurate numbers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
The downside is that wrist monitors are much more challenging to use correctly and can give inaccurate readings if misused.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Although researchers have tried various sensors to give robots a rudimentary sense of touch, these systems are often costly, inaccurate, and limited to detecting only one type of sensation at a time.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
With their new consoles in hand, Nintendo Switch 2 buyers are finding that the battery indicators are displaying inaccurate numbers.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
The downside is that wrist monitors are much more challenging to use correctly and can give inaccurate readings if misused.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccurate
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However, this setup is relatively inflexible, as minor displacements or changes require recalibration, often resulting in erroneous test results.—
Prasad Banala,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Thursday, the Cubs jumped the gun and announced the new pope was a fan on their Wrigley Field marquee after an erroneous report on ABC.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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And now, what is typically the most eventful part of the offseason — the approximate two-week stretch from the end of the Stanley Cup Final to the opening of free agency on July 1 — is here.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Credo Technology is a relatively new company that came public in 2022 at an approximate $1.5 billion valuation.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
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Consider a car engine: Removing deposits and sludge (inaccurate, outdated, irrelevant and incorrect information) reduces friction, while clean oil (large language models and AI) ensures smooth performance.—
Savinay Berry,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The buzzer was heard since that number was incorrect and the price of the car increased to 50 cents.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Using the wrong cleaners, such as ammonia and glass cleaner, can cause permanent streaks and damage.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Effective leaders recognize that different doesn’t mean wrong.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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According to the Journal, the April CPI report relied on more imprecise methods for calculating the prices of certain inputs at a higher-than-normal rate.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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The Pacers were down 15 points in the fourth quarter because of imprecise play.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Inaccurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccurate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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