accuracy

American  

[ak-yer-uh-see] / ˈæk yər ə si /

noun

plural

accuracies

1. the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness.

2. Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement.

3. Mathematics. the degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc.

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accuracy British  

/ ˈækjʊrəsɪ /

noun

1. faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision

2. physics chem the degree of agreement between a measured or computed value of a physical quantity and the standard or accepted value for that quantity

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Other Word Forms

• hyperaccuracy noun

Etymology

Origin of accuracy

First recorded in 1655–65; accur(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

Nine touches in the opposition box shows his desire to get further forward, while his 97% pass accuracy epitomises the consistency Rangers have started to show.

From BBC

Presuming phones were not banned at the wedding, there are 500 people out there who should be able to confirm or deny the accuracy of Brooklyn's claim.

From BBC

For AI to be universal, it must work equally well across languages, cultures and contexts, delivering the same level of accuracy, fluency and cultural nuance no matter who is using it or where.

From The Wall Street Journal

The software bridges the gap between existing simulation methods, delivering higher accuracy while requiring far less computing power.

From Science Daily

Detailing the second ongoing investigation, the report said it was responding to a complaint about the accuracy of another business' menu detailing allergens.

From BBC

Related Words

• certainty
• efficiency
• skill
• truthfulness
• veracity