accuracy
noun
ac·cu·ra·cy
ˈa-kyə-rə-sē 
ˈa-k(ə-)rə-
plural accuracies
1
: freedom from mistake or error : correctness
checked the novel for historical accuracy
2
a
: conformity to truth or to a standard or model : exactness
impossible to determine with accuracy the number of casualties
b
: degree of conformity of a measure to a standard or a true value compare precision entry 1 sense 2a
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Examples of accuracy in a Sentence
Each experiment is performed twice to ensure accuracy.
The police questioned the accuracy of his statement.
He could not say with any accuracy what he had seen.
Several managers have tried to increase the speed and accuracy of the workers.
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The live cleanup service helps prepare clients' books for tax season by categorizing transactions, checking for any errors, and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy.
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Wild with worry about the accuracy of his reading, Dev called the family astrologer to confirm his prediction.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Each vote is securely recorded on a decentralized ledger, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Wild with worry about the accuracy of his reading, Dev called the family astrologer to confirm his prediction.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Each vote is securely recorded on a decentralized ledger, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
By empowering artists to execute their creative visions with pinpoint accuracy, Nerdmatics ensures that no element of a show is left to chance.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
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accuracy
noun
ac·cu·ra·cy
ˈak-yə-rə-sē
plural accuracies
1
: freedom from error : correctness
2
: conformity to a standard : exactness
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