as in erroneous
not showing that something is certainly true
The results of the test proved inconclusive. an inconclusive argument
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Recent Examples of inconclusive
Research appears to be inconclusive about whether or not sweat affects chest strap sensor accuracy.
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 6 Sep. 2024
However, research on the effectiveness of many sleep hacks—such as intermittent melatonin use—has been inconclusive.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Katie Hafner: Up until this point, all Merrell had told Frances Kelsey about the link between thalidomide and the congenital malformations was that the data was inconclusive.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024
Research on the topic is inconclusive, with small sample sizes and mixed results.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Julia Ries, Outside Online, 6 Sep. 2024
However, research on the effectiveness of many sleep hacks—such as intermittent melatonin use—has been inconclusive.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Katie Hafner: Up until this point, all Merrell had told Frances Kelsey about the link between thalidomide and the congenital malformations was that the data was inconclusive.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2024
Research on the topic is inconclusive, with small sample sizes and mixed results.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inconclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconclusive
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Between the lines: Republicans have argued vigorously that the apostrophe placed in the transcript is erroneous and that Biden was actually criticizing individual Trump voters.Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The billionaire responded to reports that he would not be invited to the U.K.’s investment summit with false claims about the release of prisoners in the country, following a trend of erroneous and inflammatory comments directed at the U.K. in recent months.Chloe Berger, Fortune Europe, 26 Sep. 2024
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This is inaccurate, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Scott Keeter, senior fellow at the Pew Research Center, that polls in 2020 and 2016 were inaccurate because Trump supporters opt out of surveys due to distrust in institutions like the mainstream media and polling organizations.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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And when Reuters reported in April that Tesla had canceled plans for a $25,000 EV to focus on its robotaxi, Musk said the article was incorrect.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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But that hasn’t quieted Burgess, who says incorrect voter data wound up in the new system.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2024
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The exchange touches on an ongoing debate regarding the playoff format that Hamlin argues is flawed.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, an investigation by the Associated Press found that the film was based on flawed and improper analysis of cell phone location data.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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That's because pollsters failed to capture support for Trump in 2016 and 2020, so to avoid being wrong again are likely weighing the polls in his favor.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inconclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconclusive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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