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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Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
The estate had — here’s the one thing they were allowed to do: Check the film for factual inaccuracies.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The estate had to check the film for factual inaccuracies.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency continues to come under fire for inaccuracies in its reported federal savings, which would serve as the foundation for a potential DOGE check.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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