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Definition of accuracy noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

  

accuracy

 noun
noun
NAmE//ˈækyərəsi//
 
[uncountable]
 
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the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something skillfully without making mistakes They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file. Candidates are judged on technical accuracy as well as artistic expression. She hits the ball with great accuracy. opposite inaccuracy AWL Collocationsaccurateaccurate adjective
  • assessment
  • diagnosis
  • estimate, measurement
  • prediction
  • description
  • reflection, representation
  • information
  • record
  • result
  • method
Firms must acquire accurate information from clients about their needs.
  • factually
  • historically
  • scientifically
  • statistically
  • technically
Although this book is historically accurate, it is not a history book.
  • not entirely
  • not strictly
The figures he gave were not strictly accurate.
  • prove
These predictions proved accurate.
  • to
Results are accurate to within 0.2 seconds.inaccurate adjective
  • perception
  • estimate
  • representation
  • information
  • result
  • statement
Inaccurate estimates can lead to overproduction.
  • grossly
Errors in methodology can produce grossly inaccurate results.
  • factually
  • historically
  • scientifically
  • statistically
  • technically
He is technically inaccurate in several of his claims.
  • prove
These predictions may yet prove inaccurate.accuracy noun
  • absolute, pinpoint
  • unerring
The needle has to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy.
  • factual
  • historical
  • scientific
  • technical
Get the manuscript checked for factual accuracy.
  • confirm
  • ensure
  • check
  • test
  • verify
Great care is taken to ensure the accuracy of research data.accurately adverb
  • assess
  • describe
  • diagnose
  • estimate, gauge, measure
  • predict
  • portray
  • reflect
  • reproduce
Your title must accurately reflect the substance of your paper.
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