inaccuracy
noun
Simple meaning
Lack of accuracy.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪˈnækjɚəsi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The quality of being inaccurate and having errors
uncountable
The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
countable
A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
uncountable
Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The quality of being inaccurate and having errors
Used this way, inaccuracy is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Antonyms
Sense: being inaccurate and having errors
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