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inaccurate

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈækjʊrət]

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Learn how to use inaccurate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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The answer he gave for the math problem was inaccurate, leading to confusion.

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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.

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The measurement of the table was inaccurate, so it didn't fit in the space.

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Is the scale accurate or is it inaccurate?

How to pronounce inaccurate

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈækjʊrət]

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