Word Noun
inaccuracy
n.
C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɪˈnækjɝəsi/ UK /ɪnˈækjʊɹəsi/ in·ac·cu·ra·cy UK spelling inaccuracies
Definition
n.a mistake in something that is supposed to be correct. It can be a wrong fact, a bad measurement, or a wrong statement.
n.a state or instance of being incorrect or imprecise. Often refers to a specific error in data, measurement, or representation.
Examples
“The report contains several inaccuracies that need to be fixed.”
“The witness's testimony was dismissed because of a major inaccuracy regarding the time of the incident.”
“While the general direction of the study was sound, the final results were compromised by a minor inaccuracy in the initial data entry process.”
Real-world usage
Etymology
Morphologically in- + accuracy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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