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
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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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.
—Jim Stratton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Now, after dispute the accuracy of the video for several months, the defense concedes that the footage is disturbing as an example of domestic violence.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Whether health care consumers come across health information on social media, in an email or through a messaging app, here are three reliable ways to verify its accuracy and credibility before sharing:
Use a search engine to cross-check health claims.
—Angshuman K. Kashyap, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.
—Jim Stratton, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Now, after dispute the accuracy of the video for several months, the defense concedes that the footage is disturbing as an example of domestic violence.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Whether health care consumers come across health information on social media, in an email or through a messaging app, here are three reliable ways to verify its accuracy and credibility before sharing:
Use a search engine to cross-check health claims.
—Angshuman K. Kashyap, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accuracy. Accessed 20 May. 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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