as in errors
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracies
As long as a book does not include lies and inaccuracies, fresh and original biographies can often result without a subject’s participation.
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Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Employers must provide individuals with their criminal history information, inform them of their right to correct inaccuracies, and include a copy of Article 23-A of the Correction Law, which outlines protections against employment discrimination based on criminal history.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
During high-noise holidays like New Year’s Eve and July 4th, the system’s inaccuracies become even more pronounced.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that the system’s inaccuracies and deployment patterns contribute to over-policing, misdirect resources and undermine public safety initiatives.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
According to researchers, the primary limitation is accuracy, as attitude errors in low-cost autopilots can lead to significant positional inaccuracies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
This decision created confusion, worsened by inaccuracies in scientific diagrams, overlapping local names and subtle variations that were difficult to identify.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
To avoid bottlenecks and inaccuracies, game developers should segment their data based on transaction volume or player behavior.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The state had already passed one of America’s first such regulations in 2015, requiring insurers to post directories online and correct inaccuracies on a weekly basis.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Employers must provide individuals with their criminal history information, inform them of their right to correct inaccuracies, and include a copy of Article 23-A of the Correction Law, which outlines protections against employment discrimination based on criminal history.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
During high-noise holidays like New Year’s Eve and July 4th, the system’s inaccuracies become even more pronounced.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Critics argue that the system’s inaccuracies and deployment patterns contribute to over-policing, misdirect resources and undermine public safety initiatives.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
According to researchers, the primary limitation is accuracy, as attitude errors in low-cost autopilots can lead to significant positional inaccuracies.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
This decision created confusion, worsened by inaccuracies in scientific diagrams, overlapping local names and subtle variations that were difficult to identify.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
To avoid bottlenecks and inaccuracies, game developers should segment their data based on transaction volume or player behavior.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The state had already passed one of America’s first such regulations in 2015, requiring insurers to post directories online and correct inaccuracies on a weekly basis.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Inaccuracies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracies. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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