noun
accuracy
AK-yuu-ruh-see
noun
1
The quality of being correct or exact, free from error.
"The device measures temperature with impressive accuracy."
"Editors check every fact for accuracy before publishing."
How to Use Accuracy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow correct or exact something is.
Common mistake
"Accuracy" means being correct/close to the true value; "precision" means being consistent and finely detailed. A measurement can be precise (very specific) without being accurate (correct).
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Common pairings
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Word Forms
accuracies plural
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