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

"You hear him talking about things you wouldn't ordinarily consider, or even see, when you're walking down the street – but he puts a pinpoint accuracy on it that's impossible to ignore."

From BBC

Despite decades of research, scientists still cannot predict earthquakes with reliable accuracy.

From Science Daily

Those corrections can then be applied to experiments that demand the highest possible accuracy.

From Science Daily

Broadcast dramas lean into the classic lures of personal conflict and romance more than accuracy.

From Salon

In response, the judges acknowledged AI was used to craft the opinions, but told the senator they had implemented corrective measures to verify accuracy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• certainty
• efficiency
• skill
• truthfulness
• veracity