in-accuracy

in·ac·cu·ra·cy

[in-ak-yer-uh-see]
noun, plural in·ac·cu·ra·cies for 1.
1.
something inaccurate; error.
2.
the quality or state of being inaccurate.

Origin:
1750–60; in-3 + accuracy


1. mistake, blunder, slip, inexactitude. 2. incorrectness, erroneousness, inexactness.
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inaccuracy (ɪnˈækjʊrəsɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -cies
1.  lack of accuracy; imprecision
2.  an error, a mistake, or a slip

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In-accuracy is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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