as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
Beyond the inaccuracy, the old name had real consequences.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 May 2026
Heidi Oliva, a spokesperson for the county Fire Department, did not respond to questions about this inaccuracy in the report.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
But his inaccuracy in the playoffs proved costly as Green Bay blew a 21-3 halftime lead.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
You're entitled to a free copy of your ChexSystems report and can dispute inaccuracies or resolve outstanding issues directly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 22 May 2026
Heidi Oliva, a spokesperson for the county Fire Department, did not respond to questions about this inaccuracy in the report.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
But his inaccuracy in the playoffs proved costly as Green Bay blew a 21-3 halftime lead.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
You're entitled to a free copy of your ChexSystems report and can dispute inaccuracies or resolve outstanding issues directly.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
Noun
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Wrobleski made even fewer mistakes.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In many games, her assists and offensive prowess create positives that can arguably offset her mistakes.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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These blunders were a tragicomedy—a circus act entirely devoid of peanuts or joy.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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There also had been a humiliating blunder in which the bank sent $900 million to the wrong place and struggled to get it back.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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