inaccuracy

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A mistake or lack of correctness.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

Examples

  • A small inaccuracy in the map led them astray.

  • The inaccuracy of the data was alarming.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɪnˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.

  2. The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

  3. A move that is considered suboptimal, but not as bad as a mistake or blunder.

More examples

In context

  • She corrected the inaccuracy in the report.

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Antonyms

Quick test

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Origin

noun

Morphologically in- + accuracy.