Inaccuracy

/ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality or state of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

The inaccuracy of the report led to widespread confusion among the public.

A mistake or error, especially in a measurement or description.

The inaccuracy in the calculations was discovered during the final review of the project.

A deviation from the truth or standard.

There was an inaccuracy in the historical accounts that required further investigation.

Failure to meet expectations in precision or correctness.

Due to the inaccuracy of the data, the model produced misleading results.

An error in an assertion or statement.

The journalist was criticized for the inaccuracy in her article regarding the event.

From Latin 'inaccuratus', meaning 'not careful or precise'.

statistical inaccuracy:

An error in the data or calculations used in statistics.

high inaccuracy rate:

A situation where mistakes are frequent or numerous.

inaccuracy in reporting:

Mistakes made in the process of gathering or transmitting information.

A screw-up in the details.

That report has too many inaccuracies; it's a total screw-up.

Messing up the facts.

The article is full of inaccuracies; they really messed up the facts.