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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a flawed number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a number that has errors, inaccuracies, or is not ideal in a certain context, such as mathematics or statistics.
Example: "In our calculations, we discovered that a flawed number had skewed the results significantly."
Alternatives: "an erroneous number" or "a defective number".
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John Tamny, the editor of RealClearMarkets.com, a Forbes.com columnist and a monetarist in the fashion of Milton Friedman, thinks GDP is a flawed number.
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