adjective
Not correct or true; containing mistakes.
The report contains inaccurate information.
His answer was inaccurate.
Common phrases & grammar
inaccurate information · inaccurate answer
an inaccurate + noun
be + inaccurate
American English
How to pronounce inaccurate
adjectiveB1
ihNAAKyeruht
/ɪˈnæk.jɚ.ət̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Not correct or true; containing mistakes.
What to listen for
The main stress is on the second syllable: “inaccurate” (/ɪˈnæk.jɚ.ət̚/).
Meanings & examples
adjective
Not exact enough, especially when describing a number, measurement, or estimate.
The scale gives inaccurate measurements.
This is an inaccurate estimate of the total cost.
Common phrases & grammar
inaccurate measurement · inaccurate estimate
an inaccurate + noun
be + inaccurate