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

Synonyms of accuracy

• precision
• preciseness
• perfection

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 on the Web

The commitment to accuracy extended beyond the stage costumes. —Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

The kinds of language and reasoning models that can run locally on an iPhone or Mac are relatively small, limiting their capabilities and accuracy. —Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

This season, Fitzpatrick ranks fourth in total driving, which accounts for distance and accuracy, and fourth in birdie-or-better rate (BoB%). —Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

The drivers were known for accuracy and forgiveness on mishits. —Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

accur(ate) + -acy

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for accuracy

• inaccuracy

Kids Definition

accuracy

noun

ac·​cu·​ra·​cy ˈak-yə-rə-sē 

plural accuracies

1

: freedom from error : correctness

2

: conformity to a standard : exactness