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.
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.