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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Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Of course, all the groundhogs have different predictions, and their rates of accuracy are often below 50 percent.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
The report includes certifications required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, affirming the accuracy of the financial statements and the effectiveness of the fund's internal controls over financial reporting.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
Guaranteeing the accuracy of the data is just the start.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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