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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
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: the quality or state of being inaccurate
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First Known Use of INACCURACY
circa 1755
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inaccuracy
noun in·ac·cu·ra·cy \in-ˈak-yə-rə-sē\
plural in·ac·cu·ra·cies
Definition of INACCURACY for Kids
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: lack of correctness or exactness <I pointed out the inaccuracy of his statement.>
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