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 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 Gilbert went on to list some of those inaccuracies, including characters’ ages and the locations where events take place in both shows. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Dhillon then began demanding voter rolls from the states to check the names for citizenship and inaccuracies such as people who moved or died. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Nolan is in hot water for many of his decisions in the making of the film, including casting choices, historical inaccuracies throughout and use of modern dialogue. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 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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