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

They drew level on 37 wins and 22 losses with the Knicks -- third in the Eastern Conference -- who were poor with their shooting accuracy, making just 11 points in a shocking third quarter.

From Barron's

“We operate at the heart of the global enterprise, where trust and accuracy matter most,” Bhusri said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are unable to independently verify the accuracy or authenticity of the information you have provided," it said.

From BBC

Such accuracy could help researchers design faster and more targeted clinical trials for treatments aimed at preventing the disease.

From Science Daily

High-precision analog chips are used to process physical signals with extreme accuracy, and have become crucial for improving energy efficiency in data centers.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• certainty
• efficiency
• skill
• truthfulness
• veracity