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Noun
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In 1752, Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII to correct inaccuracies in the Julian system.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026 -
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.—
Maria Guinnip,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This imprecision means that exactly what conditions are like on the planet's surface remain open to debate.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Leaders are forced to trust numerous systems, knowing imprecision grows with every additional layer or process.—
Chris Novak,
Fortune,
27 Nov. 2025
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“Inexactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexactness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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