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inaccuracy

noun in·ac·cu·ra·cy \(ˌ)i-ˈna-kyə-rə-sē, -k(ə-)rə-sē\

: lack of correctness or exactness : lack of accuracy

: a statement that is not correct : an error or mistake

plural in·ac·cu·ra·cies

Full Definition of INACCURACY

1
:  the quality or state of being inaccurate
2
:  mistake, error
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First Known Use of INACCURACY

circa 1755
INACCURACY Defined for Kids

inaccuracy

noun in·ac·cu·ra·cy \in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē\
plural in·ac·cu·ra·cies

Definition of INACCURACY for Kids

1
:  lack of correctness or exactness <I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.>
2
:  error, mistake <Your report contains inaccuracies.>

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