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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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
This story has been updated to add additional information and correct an inaccuracy.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 14 July 2025
Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey, who Martha was allegedly based on, filed a $170 million lawsuit against Netflix in June 2024, accusing the network of defamation and inaccuracy.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 July 2025
This story has been updated to correct an inaccuracy.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 21 Jul. 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
2
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