inaccurate

adjective (inaccurate, more inaccurate)

«inaccurate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Not correct or not exact; containing mistakes. tree →

In the lessons

In maths and science: an inaccurate measurement, inaccurate ruler or inaccurate answer. In reading and media lessons: inaccurate information or fake facts. Pupils learn to check sources and measure carefully.

Examples

The scales were inaccurate, so we weighed it again. tree →
That map is inaccurate — the road isn't there. tree →
His estimate was inaccurate by ten metres. tree →
Some websites give inaccurate information. tree →
An old ruler with a broken end gives inaccurate measurements. tree →
The newspaper report was inaccurate. tree →

Note

Opposite: accurate. Noun: inaccuracy. Adverb: inaccurately. In maths, an inaccurate answer is not exactly right; an estimate is meant to be close, not exact.

On Mova

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