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inaccuracy

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

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

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After World War II, predicted methods were invariably applied, but the fall of shot usually needed adjustment because of inaccuracy in locating the target, the proximity of friendly troops, or the need to engage a moving target. Source: Internet

Available online at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/pdfid/3bd973a90.pdf Accessed on March 28, 2010 Reception Machine pistols have long been criticized for their inaccuracy. Source: Internet

Beyond ceremonies, the kids penned essays and were taught catechisms built around historical inaccuracy. Source: Internet

At the end of the short, the real Lisa points out the inaccuracy of the portrayal, particularly the exaggeration of the conflict between Mozart and Salieri. Source: Internet

Although modern defense of Haeckel's embryo drawings still considers the inaccuracy of his drawings, charges of fraud are considered unreasonable. Source: Internet

By 1599, however, he again felt his work limited by the inaccuracy of available data—just as growing religious tension was also threatening his continued employment in Graz. Source: Internet

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