INACCURACIES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

inaccuracies

noun

plural of inaccuracy

as in errors

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy an unfortunate inaccuracy in the report

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Recent Examples of inaccuracies According to the American Civil Liberties Union in 2020, this technology can result in bias and inaccuracies. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The lo-fi nature of the videos, their formulaic content, and their inaccuracies don’t seem to have turned off viewers. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Some users have reported inaccuracies, and some experts have expressed caution about the reliability of facial age estimation tools, especially for women or certain racial or ethnic groups. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Patricia Simner, who directs the clinical-microbiology molecular laboratory at the Mayo Clinic, told me that some genetic libraries of pathogens are painstakingly curated for accuracy, but others are peppered with inaccuracies. — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 This discipline allows marketers to move quickly while maintaining a consistent narrative and reducing the risk of inaccuracies or hallucinations spreading across channels. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Shortly after the book was published, criticism came loudly, most focusing on the book’s historical inaccuracies and genealogical fabrications. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 These polling inaccuracies may reveal a potential blind spot toward progressives, Smith says, explaining that Democrats are likely to take note as Wisconsin heads into its primary next week. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Additionally, coffee intake was self-reported, meaning that inaccuracies could have crept in. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 21 July 2026

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Noun

Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in a painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight.

— Stephen Whyno, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Correct any errors, resolve outstanding issues where possible and make sure the information lenders see is up to date — such as the incorporation date, state of registration, number of employees and annual sales.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of errors

Noun

The Tar Heels’ ability to overcome some sloppiness — and, yes, take advantage of a slew of TCU mistakes — was a positive intangible sign after Belichick’s brutal debut season and offseason.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Notice that this entire process still leans on AI to catch AI's mistakes.

— Ted Ladd, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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