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inaccurate figures

[ɪˈnækjərət ˈfɪɡjərz]
noun phrase
números imprecisos
1. numerical data or statistics that contain errors, are not exact, or do not correctly represent the true values
The report was rejected because it contained inaccurate figures.
O relatório foi rejeitado porque continha números imprecisos.
2. statistical information that fails to reflect reality or truth
The inaccurate figures led to poor business decisions.
Os números imprecisos levaram a decisões comerciais inadequadas.
Synonyms
incorrect numbersunreliable dataerroneous statisticsfalse figuresimprecise numbersmisleading statistics
Antonyms
accurate figurescorrect numbersprecise datareliable statisticsexact figures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
números imprecisos
most common usage
São Paulo
números incorretos
alternative, emphasizing incorrectness
Rio de Janeiro
dados inexatos
common alternative phrase
Portugal
números inexatos
preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cook the books
massage the numbers
fudge the figures
garbage in, garbage out
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