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inaccuracy

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈakjʊɹəsi/

The English word “inaccuracy” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
  2. A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
  3. Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.
  4. A move that is considered suboptimal, but not as bad as a mistake or blunder.

Etymology

Morphologically in- + accuracy.

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