as in mistake
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy
an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report
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Recent Examples of inaccuracy
Following its publication, health experts and trans advocates heavily criticized the Cass Review for anti-trans bias and numerous, repeated inaccuracies in its analyses and terminology.
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
The editors who compiled the list screened for spam, bots and other inaccuracies that could disrupt the tally of page views, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 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
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Samantha Riedel, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 10 Dec. 2024
The editors who compiled the list screened for spam, bots and other inaccuracies that could disrupt the tally of page views, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 3 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaccuracy
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The AfD’s election manifesto for the upcoming federal election calls partial cannabis legalization a mistake that must be reversed.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Up to now, that has looked like a mistake, particularly given Eze, who was with Olise in his box, has struggled for form and, at times, fitness this season.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Bears, however, made several unforced errors that set their offense back.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some economists say Fed officials could be making a blunder that risks reigniting inflation and undercutting their pledge to rely on the latest data when making rate decisions.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Analysts said Ding made a crucial blunder in the deciding Game 14 that ultimately handed Gukesh the teen the title.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Inaccuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaccuracy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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