inaccuracy
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4.9
- noun
- /ˌɪnəˈkjʊrəsi/
:
inexactitud
- The inaccuracy in the data led to a miscalculation of the overall results.
- historical inaccuracies
- contain inaccuracies
- correct an inaccuracy
And and that's sure, it's a, it's a factual inaccuracy.
- And and that's sure, it's a, it's a factual inaccuracy.
- And it is prone to all sorts of, let's say, inaccuracies.
- But that said, every day I see so many inaccuracies.
- Because even the game we won always contained mistakes, inaccuracies.
- We won't stand for the Times platforming lies, bias, fringe theories, and dangerous inaccuracies.
- The topic is diagnostic tests, inaccuracies, risks, and the public health, the public's health.
- So I will take all slight inaccuracies.
- We're rebranding that even, like, clarified saying the inaccuracies in the article.
- But, but I do think that there are a few inaccuracies in some of the story that that's being told.
- Like they, they see the, the, the lies or the inaccuracies in the statement and they and they just think they can say wrong.
- So I'm kind of reading the script today and making notes around the inaccuracies of this blind role that they've currently created.
Examples
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Students often struggle with inaccuracy in their measurements during science experiments.
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Although the material presented throughout the book is largely correct, there are a few inaccuracies in this first edition.
Academic text (2011) -
- May I point out a small inaccuracy you made in an earlier statement, Mr Harris?
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Under the column "Cost of Use," the annual cost due to meter inaccuracy is shown.
Academic text (1996) -
Just how bad are the inaccuracies of police work on television?
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I need every line of that story taken apart and checked for inaccuracies.
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We do not tolerate that degree of inaccuracy in this outfit.
Fiction book (2001) -
"But I don't understand how such inaccuracies could have slipped into the records."
Fiction book (1991) -
In some cases, the data contain inaccuracies but are still usable following modification.
Academic text (2013) -
Field technicians are often aware of sensor-related inaccuracies resulting from routine maintenance, repairs, or other interruptions of service.
Academic text (2013)
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A wrong action or decision
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1.0
A wrong belief, calculation, or action
76
5.6
A difference between two things that should be the same, like numbers or stories
3
6.5
A thing that is not exact or clear, for example a measurement
1
5.4
A state of being not correct based on facts
1
8.6
A lack of exactness or accuracy
1
5.2
The state of being wrong or not matching the facts
A state of being wrong
A state of being wrong about an idea or fact
Not being exact causes mistakes
A lack of accuracy or exact detail
Antonyms
How Accurate
- Specialized
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4.2
169
3.8
3
6.5
24
4.9
∞
1.0
49
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
inaccuracy = inaccurate (transparent) = in + accur + acy
This is a standard abstract noun formed from 'inaccurate', and the meaning 'state or quality of being inaccurate' is directly predictable despite the minor spelling change.
Etymology
The word inaccuracy begins with in- meaning 'not' and the part accurate comes from a root meaning 'care', like being careful. So an inaccuracy is literally 'not careful', which is why it means 'not correct' or full of errors.