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
Synonyms
Examples of inaccuracy in a Sentence
I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.
The text is filled with inaccuracies.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jobs that use facial recognition technology for high-stakes tasks, such as equipping drones or body cameras with facial recognition software to carry out lethal attacks are compromised by inaccuracies in the AI technology, Joy Buolamwini, the study’s author, said.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
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At least one journalist has been indicted on defamation charges for a story about the justice minister that turned out to have major inaccuracies.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Such inaccuracies can cripple consumers’ ability to get other loans, lease residences or even secure jobs.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Not for the first time in his career, Newsom has allowed a more flattering version of events to develop in the public discourse while being slow to clear up the inaccuracies.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Chief among the inaccuracies is the claim that debts can’t be sold to third parties.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to coming under fire for the inaccuracies in his 2021 book, Gallego has faced criticism for his profanity on social media and lack of outreach to the Black community in Phoenix.
Reach reporter Morgan Fischer at morgan.fischer@gannett.com or on X, formally known as Twitter, @morgfisch.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
But clinical experts must still review AI suggestions to catch omissions or inaccuracies before signing off on final coding.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The anonymous texts have been stirring conversation in Liberty, but contain a few inaccuracies about the city’s ballot question.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
World & Nation How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election
Jan. 27, 2024
At least one journalist has been indicted on defamation charges for a story about the justice minister that turned out to have major inaccuracies.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Such inaccuracies can cripple consumers’ ability to get other loans, lease residences or even secure jobs.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Not for the first time in his career, Newsom has allowed a more flattering version of events to develop in the public discourse while being slow to clear up the inaccuracies.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Chief among the inaccuracies is the claim that debts can’t be sold to third parties.
—Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
In addition to coming under fire for the inaccuracies in his 2021 book, Gallego has faced criticism for his profanity on social media and lack of outreach to the Black community in Phoenix.
Reach reporter Morgan Fischer at morgan.fischer@gannett.com or on X, formally known as Twitter, @morgfisch.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
But clinical experts must still review AI suggestions to catch omissions or inaccuracies before signing off on final coding.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The anonymous texts have been stirring conversation in Liberty, but contain a few inaccuracies about the city’s ballot question.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaccuracy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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