accuracy

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noun ac·cu·ra·cy \ ˈa-kyə-rə-sē , ˈa-k(ə-)rə- \

Definition of accuracy

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 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.

Recent Examples of accuracy from the Web

The sweetness of his tone, the elegance of his bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired.

— john von rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Swiss orchestra goes for the big time in U.S. debut at Ravinia," 23 Aug. 2017
During that period, his struggles with accuracy became more apparent.

— rainer sabin, AL.com, "Why Alabama's new OC Brian Daboll is nothing like Lane Kiffin," 22 Aug. 2017
The accuracy of the missile, though, is difficult to judge given that it has been successfully tested only once.

— austin ramzy, New York Times, "Key Questions on North Korea’s Plan to Fire Missiles Near Guam," 15 Aug. 2017
Winston has continued to improve his accuracy and going through his reads.

— michael osipoff, Post-Tribune, "Countdown to Football: Fred Winston a dual threat as Griffith's quarterback," 10 Aug. 2017
The BBC portrayal of a mixed race family in Roman Britain was clearly done for PC tokenism and had nothing to do with historical accuracy.'

— robert newhouse, Teen Vogue, "British Historian Gives Alt-Right Commentator a History Lesson," 26 July 2017
The new meters will measure water flow ultrasonically without moving parts and come with a 20-year guarantee of accuracy.

— graydon megan, chicagotribune.com, "Elmhurst Council approves millions for new water meters," 18 July 2017
The artistry of Royals starter Jason Vargas is predicated on his impeccable accuracy and pinpoint command.

— rustin dodd, kansascity, "Jason Vargas' star is dimmed in Royals' 10-2 loss to the Tigers," 17 July 2017
Surely thatt’s not the best way to achieve historical accuracy?

— tirdad derakhshani, Philly.com, "'Huế 1968' author Mark Bowden shares his conversations with Vietnam veterans," 5 July 2017

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