Word
inaccurate
Phoneticsin·ac·cu·rate, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪˈnækjɝət/
UK/ɪnˈækjʊɹət/
Definition
adj. containing mistakes or not being completely correct. You use this to describe information, measurements, or stories that do not match the facts.
adj. not in accordance with the truth or a standard of precision. Often used to describe data, reporting, or physical measurements that deviate from the actual value.
Examples
“The weather forecast was inaccurate and it rained all day.”
“The witness gave an inaccurate description of the car, which made it difficult for the police to find the suspect.”
“While the general premise of the documentary was sound, several of the historical dates provided were inaccurate, leading to criticism from academic experts in the field.”
Examples
simple
“The weather forecast was inaccurate and it rained all day.”
contextual
“The witness gave an inaccurate description of the car, which made it difficult for the police to find the suspect.”
complex
“While the general premise of the documentary was sound, several of the historical dates provided were inaccurate, leading to criticism from academic experts in the field.”
Usage
Often modified by degree adverbs like 'highly', 'grossly', or 'slightly'.
Etymology
From in- + accurate. See also unaccurate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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