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

accuracy
the quality or state of being correct or precise.
precise
marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
error
a mistake or inaccuracy.

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.