Inaccuracy: meaning, definitions and examples
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inaccuracy
[ ɪnˈækjərəsi ]
data
The quality or state of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
Synonyms
error, incorrectness, mistake
Examples of usage
- Inaccuracies in the report led to misunderstandings.
- The inaccuracy of the measurements was due to outdated equipment.
information
A mistake or error in information or data.
Synonyms
imprecision, inexactitude, unreliability
Examples of usage
- The inaccuracy of the data resulted in wrong conclusions.
- We need to address the inaccuracies in the database.
Translations
Translations of the word "inaccuracy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprecisão
🇮🇳 अशुद्धता
🇩🇪 Ungenauigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakakuratan
🇺🇦 неточність
🇵🇱 niedokładność
🇯🇵 不正確さ
🇫🇷 inexactitude
🇪🇸 inexactitud
🇹🇷 yanlışlık
🇰🇷 부정확성
🇸🇦 عدم دقة
🇨🇿 nepřesnost
🇸🇰 nepresnosť
🇨🇳 不准确
🇸🇮 netočnost
🇮🇸 ónákvæmni
🇰🇿 дәлсіздік
🇬🇪 არაზუსტობა
🇦🇿 dəqiqlik
🇲🇽 inexactitud
Word origin
The word 'inaccuracy' originated from the Latin word 'inaccuratus', which means 'not done with care or exactness'. Over time, the term evolved to describe the quality or state of being inaccurate or imprecise. Inaccuracy can lead to misunderstandings and errors in various fields, highlighting the importance of precision and attention to detail in conveying information.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,408, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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