INACCURACY

inaccuracy

(noun) the quality of being inaccurate and having errors

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

inaccuracy (countable and uncountable, plural inaccuracies)

(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.

Synonyms

• (property) imprecision, incorrectness, inexactness

• (inaccurate/false statement etc.) error, mistake, fault

Antonyms

• accuracy

Source: Wiktionary


In*ac"cu*ra*cy, n.; pl. Inaccuracies (.

1. The quality of being inaccurate; want of accuracy or exactness.

2. That which is inaccurate or incorrect; mistake; fault; defect; error; as, in inaccuracy in speech, copying, calculation, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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