accuracy

[ak-yer-uh-see]

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.

accuracy

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• hyperaccuracy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accuracy¹

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

Example Sentences

Bettag believes CBS News has to do a better job of getting the public to understand the editorial process and how it strives for accuracy and fairness to counter the right-wing narrative of media bias.

From Los Angeles Times

"My team is currently developing a tear-protein-based classifier that can differentiate brain cancer patients from healthy volunteers with high levels of accuracy," she said.

From BBC

As with adults at work, AI has opened up strategies for students that save time and improve accuracy — which could include cheating.

From Los Angeles Times

“He’s playing in rhythm. He’s playing on time. … He’s obviously got the mobility to make you pay as a runner, but I think he’s reading well. … He throws the ball with great accuracy and anticipation.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Adolescent Salvation” impresses with its behavioral accuracy in the small moments.

From Los Angeles Times

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