inaccuracy
noun
in·ac·cu·ra·cy
(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē 
-k(ə-)rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Even minor inaccuracies can lead to serious medical errors, potentially endangering lives.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This story was updated to fix an inaccuracy about the agency that found the man.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Letters noted that the information reflects what is currently on file and encouraged employees to report any inaccuracies.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Even minor inaccuracies can lead to serious medical errors, potentially endangering lives.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This story was updated to fix an inaccuracy about the agency that found the man.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Letters noted that the information reflects what is currently on file and encouraged employees to report any inaccuracies.
—Ted Koppel, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inaccuracy
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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inaccuracy
noun
in·ac·cu·ra·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē
plural inaccuracies
1
: the quality or state of being inaccurate
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