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Accuracy

UK /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/US /["/ˈækjərəsi/"]/

Definition

the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes

In simple words: How correct or exact something is.

Examples

  • The accuracy of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.
  • To ensure accuracy, double-check your calculations before submitting them.
  • The accuracy of his statements was later called into question.
  • In sports, accuracy can often determine the outcome of a game.
  • She measured the accuracy of her predictions against actual results.
  • The artist's work is known for its remarkable accuracy in detail.
  • There is a significant improvement in the accuracy of GPS technology.
  • Historians strive for accuracy in their accounts of past events.

Usage notes

Use 'accuracy' in contexts where you discuss precision or correctness in data, measurements, or tasks. More formal in scientific settings, but acceptable in everyday situations too.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'accurate' — a picture of a target with a bullseye to remember hitting the right mark.

Collocations

  • absolute
  • complete
  • deadly
  • degree
  • level
  • achieve
  • improve
  • increase
  • with accuracy

Synonyms

  • correctness
  • precision
  • exactness
  • truthfulness
  • faithfulness

Antonyms

  • inaccuracy
  • falsehood

Common mistakes

  • 'Accurate' instead of 'accuracy' — confusing the adjective with the noun
  • Using 'accuracy' in informal contexts where 'exactness' may be more appropriate
  • Mixing up 'accuracy' and 'precision' — they are related but not the same