Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy or precision. It refers to the condition of containing errors or not being correct. 2. A specific error or mistake; an instance of being inaccurate. It can refer to a particular incorrect detail or piece of information.

Usage and Examples

• As a general quality:
  • The inaccuracy of the old map made navigation difficult.
  • Scientists work to minimize inaccuracy in their measurements.
• As a specific error:
  • The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
  • Please point out any inaccuracies in my translation.

Advanced Usage

• "Margin of inaccuracy": The degree or amount by which something is incorrect.
  • The survey has a small margin of inaccuracy.
• "To admit/acknowledge an inaccuracy": To recognize and accept that an error exists.
  • The newspaper was forced to admit the inaccuracy in its headline.

Variants and Related Words

• Inaccurate (adjective): Not accurate; incorrect or inexact.
  • The information was found to be inaccurate.
• Inaccurately (adverb): In an inaccurate manner.
  • The data was recorded inaccurately.

Synonyms

• Error: A mistake.
• Mistake: Something that is not correct; an error in action, calculation, or judgment.
• Imprecision: Lack of exactness or accuracy.
• Fault: An imperfection or flaw, especially one that affects accuracy.

Antonyms

• Accuracy: The quality or state of being correct or precise.
• Precision: The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful about details.
• Correctness: The quality of being in accordance with fact or truth.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• A glaring inaccuracy: A very obvious and serious error.
  • His account of the event was full of glaring inaccuracies.
• To be riddled with inaccuracies: To be full of many errors.
  • The historical novel was entertaining but riddled with inaccuracies.

Noun

1. the quality of being inaccurate and having errors