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
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Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
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The inaccuracy here ignores that her non-Black parent is not white.
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Ravikiran Dharmavaram, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Richardson was next in line in 2023, and while there have been impressive moments, his injuries and inaccuracy raise serious questions about his NFL future.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The inaccuracy here ignores that her non-Black parent is not white.
—Raven Maragh-Lloyd, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Also essential to rebuilding your credit is reviewing your credit report and reporting any inaccuracies.
—Chad Van Horn, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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