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accuracy
[ ak-yer-uh-see ]
noun
- the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness.
- Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. Compare precision ( def 6 ).
- Mathematics. the degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc. Compare precision ( def 5 ).
accuracy
/ ˈæʊəɪ /
noun
- faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of accuracy1
Example Sentences
In that same period, PSG had a remarkable passing accuracy of 86.5% in Arsenal's half, and the total ratio was 165 passes to 60.
California Correctional Health Care Services “is actively reviewing its protocols to ensure the accuracy of results and reiterating that these tests are intended for clinical use only,” the statement read.
Prof Bellitto says there is no way of knowing with any degree of accuracy what the three popes looked like.
In other words, they must show that the defendants knowingly published false information or acted with reckless disregard as to the accuracy of a claim.
On Tuesday, the State Bar told The Times that all questions were reviewed by content validation panels and subject matter experts ahead of the exam for factors including legal accuracy, minimum competence and potential bias.
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