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Meaning of inaccuracy
The primary meaning of the word "inaccuracy" refers to the state of being incorrect or inaccurate.
Etymology of inaccuracy
The word "inaccuracy" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" and "accuratus" meaning "precise" or "exact", with "accuratus" being derived from "curare" meaning "to take care of"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is not precise or exact
Synonyms
inexactness
imprecision
error
mistake
incorrectness
falsity
falsehood
inaccuracy
misstatement
distortion
misrepresentation
exaggeration
discrepancy
inconsistency
contradiction
fallacy
misconception
misapprehension
misinterpretation
misjudgment
miscalculation
misestimation
misquote
falsehood
untruth
inexactitude
sloppiness
carelessness
laxity
negligence
thoughtlessness
heedlessness
inattention
inobservance
oversight
omission.
Definitions
- The quality of being incorrect or inaccurate
- A statement or piece of information that is not accurate
- The state of being mistaken or wrong in one's opinion or judgment
Usage Examples
- The journalist was fired for including inaccuracy in her report
- The inaccuracy of the data made it difficult to draw reliable conclusions
- The company apologized for the inaccuracy in their advertisement
Antonyms
accuracy
precision
exactness
correctness
truth
validity
reliability
dependability
certainty
sureness
confidence
faithfulness
fidelity
meticulousness
thoroughness
carefulness
attention
heedfulness
observance
vigilance
scrupulousness
conscientiousness
exactitude.