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inaccuracy

 

[ ɪnˈækjərəsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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  • The inaccuracy of the measurements was due to outdated equipment.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.