accuracy
ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si
accuracies
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Definition of accuracy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
correctnessstate of being free from error or mistakes
  • The accuracy of the report was impressive.
correctness exactness precision
2.
measurementTECH.degree of conformity to a true or standard valueTECH.
  • The accuracy of the scale was tested regularly.
exactness precision
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Expressions with accuracy

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extreme precision in hitting a target or goal
The archer's pinpoint accuracy won the competition.
degree to which shown colors match original or real-life colors
The monitor has excellent color accuracy after careful calibration.
how closely shown colors match the original or intended colors
The monitor offers excellent colour accuracy for photo editing.
degree to which recorded information correctly represents real-world facts or values
The success of the study depended on the data accuracy of the survey responses.
standardized grade showing allowed error range of a measuring device
The pressure gauge has an accuracy class of 1.0 under normal conditions.

Origin of accuracy

Latin, accuratus (done with care)

Terms with accuracy included in their meaning

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aimn.
precision
accuracy of hitting a target
verify accuracy
examine something to ensure accuracy or quality
quality review
inspection or examination for accuracy or quality
accuracy
in a manner without errors or mistakes
emphasis
used to emphasize the accuracy of a statement or response
rightadv.
accuracy
exactly, precisely
trueadj.
accuracy
factually accurate or correct
accuracy
correct or accurate

Examples of accuracy in a sentence

  • Her accuracy in shooting earned her a gold medal.
  • The accuracy of the thermometer was crucial.
  • He questioned the accuracy of the report.

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  1. French:exactitude, précision, ...
  2. German:Genauigkeit, Exaktheit, ...
  3. Italian:accuratezza, ...
  4. Spanish:precisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:precisão, ...
  6. Chinese:准确性, 精确度, ...
  7. Japanese:正確さ, 的確さ, ...
  8. Arabic:دِقَّة, ضَبْط, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיּוּק, דִּיּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:точность, достоверность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точність, акуратність, ...
  12. Hindi:सटीकता, अक्यूरेसी, ...
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