inaccuracy

[ in-ak-yer-uh-see ]

noun

, plural in·ac·cu·ra·cies

1. something inaccurate; error.

   Synonyms: inexactitude, slip, blunder, mistake

2. the quality or state of being inaccurate.

   Synonyms: inexactness, erroneousness, incorrectness

inaccuracy

/ ɪnˈækjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. lack of accuracy; imprecision
2. an error, a mistake, or a slip

Word History and Origins

Origin of inaccuracy¹

First recorded in 1750–60; in- ³ + accuracy

Example Sentences

Responding to the debate, Essex Police previously said it supports free speech but "it does not support inaccuracy".

From BBC

Cronin said he didn’t care about the inaccuracy given the way his team responded on defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Weeks Jr. scored 15 points to lead Rider, which shot just 32.3% but somewhat offset its inaccuracy with 18 offensive rebounds leading to 13 second-chance points.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff reported that tasks were in fact taking longer as they had to create a brief and prompts for ChatGPT, while also having to double check its output for inaccuracies, of which there were many.

From BBC

But the firm rejected reports about the extent of the damage caused by the unnamed individual, saying they "contain some exaggerations and inaccuracies".

From BBC

Related Words

• blunder
• deception
• defect
• exaggeration