inaccurate
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈækjʊrət]
Word
Context: “accuracy”
(adjective) when something is not correct or not exactly right. This can happen with numbers, information, or descriptions. If you give someone the wrong answer or a wrong direction, that's inaccurate.
Example
The data in the report was accurate, showing the correct numbers.
Example
The answer he gave for the math problem was inaccurate, leading to confusion.
Example
Could the information in this article be inaccurate?
Context: “measurement”
(adjective) when a measurement or an estimate is not precise or exact. For example, if you measure something with a ruler but it’s not straight, your measurement might be inaccurate.
Example
The doctor used accurate equipment to check my height.
Example
The measurement of the table was inaccurate, so it didn't fit in the space.
Example
Is the scale accurate or is it inaccurate?
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