Inaccurate

[ɪnˈækjʊrət]

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
The report was inaccurate and led to several misunderstandings.
Deviating from the true value or standard.
His measurements were inaccurate, resulting in a faulty construction.
Describing an imprecise calculation or estimation.
The prediction turned out to be inaccurate when the actual results were analyzed.
Failing to make a correct judgment or assessment.
Her assessment of the situation was inaccurate, causing unnecessary panic.

Etymology

From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'accurate', from Latin 'accuratus' meaning 'carefully done'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inaccurate information:
information that is not correct or reliable.
inaccurate data:
data that does not accurately represent the facts.
inaccurate report:
a report that contains errors or falsehoods.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

off the mark
That estimate was totally off the mark.
way off
His prediction was way off; we ended up having twice as many attendees.