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

The limited number of individuals with true insight into the decision, primarily the president, hindered the accuracy of prediction markets.

From Barron's

Improved planting accuracy can also lead to higher yields, boosting farmers’ revenue.

From Barron's

That feedback loop improves recommendation accuracy and demand forecasting, reinforcing the advantage of platforms with both online and offline reach.

From Barron's

The method was tested on two nearly indistinguishable species of sengi and achieved accuracy rates as high as 96 percent, offering a promising new tool for conservation science.

From Science Daily

The team also want to improve the accuracy of the model in different tissues.

From BBC

Related Words

• certainty
• efficiency
• skill
• truthfulness
• veracity