Definition of accuracy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

accuracy

noun

/ˈækjərəsi/

(plural accuracies)

[uncountable] the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and 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
Extra Examples
- Great care is taken to ensure the accuracy of research data.
- He predicted the election results with uncanny accuracy.
- It is possible to predict the outcome with reasonable accuracy.
- Many people began to question the accuracy of his statement.
- The film-makers went to great lengths to achieve historical accuracy in every detail.
- The missiles are capable of a very high degree of accuracy.
- The needle has to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy.
- We are hoping to improve the accuracy of our forecasts.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- absolute
- complete
- deadly
- …
… of accuracy
- degree
- level
verb + accuracy
- achieve
- improve
- increase
- …
preposition
- with accuracy
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[uncountable, countable] the degree to which a measurement, calculation, etc. is exact or correct
- the accuracy of radiocarbon dating
- to achieve accuracies of 50–70 per cent

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