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Synonyms of inaccuracy

6 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for inaccuracy is mistake. Other synonyms of inaccuracy are imprecision and incorrectness. The opposite of inaccuracy is accuracy.

Synonyms and similar words for inaccuracy

nounThe property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

  • imprecisionA lack of precision or exactness; poor accuracy.
  • incorrectnessThe characteristic of being incorrect.
  • inexactnessThe characteristic or quality of being inexact; a lack of precision, accuracy, or certainty.

nounA statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.

Opposite of inaccuracy

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Meaning of inaccuracy

  1. noun The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
  2. noun A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
  3. noun Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.

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Questions about synonyms of inaccuracy

What is another word for inaccuracy?
Inaccuracy has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mistake, imprecision and incorrectness.
What is the opposite of inaccuracy?
The opposite of inaccuracy is accuracy.
What does inaccuracy mean?
Inaccuracy means the property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

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