# inaccuracy

/ˌɪˈnækjɝəsi/ (US) · /ɪnˈækjʊɹəsi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/inaccuracy
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

a mistake in something that is supposed to be correct. It can be a wrong fact, a bad measurement, or a wrong statement.

For teachers: 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.

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