as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
More:Last-minute campaigning: A tradition in presidential politics in Wisconsin
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
This story has been updated to include new information and to correct an inaccuracy.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
However, when scrutinized, first-party data often reveals formatting inconsistencies, outdated information or inaccuracies that can compromise AI performance.
—Ab Gaur, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
More:Last-minute campaigning: A tradition in presidential politics in Wisconsin
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
This story has been updated to include new information and to correct an inaccuracy.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
However, when scrutinized, first-party data often reveals formatting inconsistencies, outdated information or inaccuracies that can compromise AI performance.
—Ab Gaur, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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Here are some of the characteristics of second best parenting: Welcomes mistakes.Jazmin Towe, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Actual possession of a weapon is irrelevant and mistakes happen, Stephens said in court, adding that what matters is how Hill’s hand was presented with a glint of steel.Deon J. Hampton, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
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With these real-time insights and data from sales and purchase reports, smart shelves can provide recommendations. Benefits Of Smart Shelves With real-time identification and analytics, retailers can significantly reduce errors in inventory management, enhancing overall accuracy.Shivaprakash S Nagaraj, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Anyone who has ever been in mortal danger or in the grips of primal grief will recognize the error of Rousseau’s claim that knowledge of death and its terrors moves us away from the animal condition.Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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The French might be sad if Emily leaves for Italy, but Americans in Paris are unlikely to shed any tears; many of them have had enough of the Chicago native’s absent-minded cultural blunders.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2024
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Now the business is fighting for its survival after a series of operational blunders wrecked its growth plans.Shawn Tully, Fortune Europe, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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