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. Compare precision ( def 6 ).
3. Mathematics. the degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc. Compare precision ( def 5 ).

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

• hy·per·ac·cu·ra·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accuracy¹

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

Example Sentences

"You go to a shoe shop, you expect to buy a pair of shoes; you have a pathology service, you expect accuracy and reliability. That's not happening."

From BBC

This improves transparency and accuracy, it adds, enabling customers to make informed decisions.

From BBC

She also criticised Sherman's accent, writing: "I respect accuracy even if it's mean."

From BBC

However, the quality of keeper distribution is up a huge amount - passing accuracy is up nearly 19% over the past 10 years, while in 2015-16 only one league assist was provided by a goalkeeper.

From BBC

“This would reduce the detail and accuracy of U.S. reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, when most countries are trying to improve their reporting,” said Michael Gillenwater, executive director of the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute.

From Salon

Related Words

• certainty
• efficiency
• skill
• truthfulness
• veracity