accuracy
Americannoun
plural
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the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness.
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Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement.
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Mathematics. the degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc.
noun
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faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision
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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
Etymology
Origin of accuracy
First recorded in 1655–65; accur(ate) + -acy
Example Sentences
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A second analysis focused on 90 duplicate samples to determine whether storage conditions affected accuracy.
From Science Daily
These unwanted fluctuations interfere with signals and limit accuracy.
From Science Daily
Together, these approaches provide a toolkit for fine-tuning the behavior of DNA machines with a high degree of accuracy.
From Science Daily
This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.
From BBC
They helped confirm the accuracy of stories, and track down celebrities for a response.
From BBC
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