inaccuracy

/ɪnæk.sɪ.ti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being inaccurate; a mistake or error.

“The report highlighted the inaccuracy in the company’s financial statements.”

2. noun

A lack of exactness or precision in measurement, calculation, or representation.

“The inaccuracy of the old GPS system led to frequent navigation errors.”

3. noun

A fault or defect in something, especially in a plan or an idea.

“The inaccuracy in the project’s budget caused a significant financial burden.”

4. noun

A statement or assertion that is false or misleading.

“The politician’s inaccuracy about the economic growth was exposed by the media.”

5. noun

The quality of being inaccurate or lacking in exactness.

“The inaccuracy of the test results led to a re-examination of the data.”

6. adjective

Lacking in exactness or precision.

“The inaccuracy of the sensor led to a faulty reading.”

Synonyms

  • error
  • fault
  • inexactitude
  • inexactness
  • mistake

Antonyms

  • accuracy
  • exactness
  • precision