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Meaning of 'incorrect' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Incorrect [ a.]
- Not correct; not according to a copy or model, or to established rules; inaccurate; faulty.
- Not in accordance with the truth; inaccurate; not exact; as, an incorrect statement or calculation.
- Not accordant with duty or morality; not duly regulated or subordinated; unbecoming; improper; as, incorrect conduct.

Meaning of 'incorrect' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . incorrect [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
Example in sentence:
  • an incorrect calculation;
  • based on the wrong assumptions;
  • found themselves on the wrong road;
  • the clock showed the wrong time;
  • the report in the paper is wrong;
  • your information is wrong
2 . incorrect [ s]
Meaning (2):
- characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules
Example in sentence:
  • an incorrect transcription;
  • he submitted a faulty report;
  • the wrong side of the road
Meaning (3):
- not in accord with established usage or procedure
Example in sentence:
  • it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts;
  • the wrong medicine;
  • the wrong way to shuck clams

Nearby Words:

inc inca incage incaged incagement incaging incalculability incalculable incalescence incalescency

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