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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Information accuracy can depend on how recently the data was updated.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
The system, the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, or ADS-B, would’ve enabled air traffic control to track the aircraft with much greater accuracy.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional shafts with a spine and defined kick point, Newton’s design encourages the entire shaft to load and release energy, creating a whip effect for improved power and accuracy.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
However, with fewer employees available and a wave of potential retirements, tax professionals advise filing early and ensuring accuracy on returns to avoid unnecessary delays.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
The system, the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, or ADS-B, would’ve enabled air traffic control to track the aircraft with much greater accuracy.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
Unlike traditional shafts with a spine and defined kick point, Newton’s design encourages the entire shaft to load and release energy, creating a whip effect for improved power and accuracy.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
However, with fewer employees available and a wave of potential retirements, tax professionals advise filing early and ensuring accuracy on returns to avoid unnecessary delays.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accuracy. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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