Synonyms of accuracy

accuracy

noun

ˈa-kyə-rə-sē 

as in precision

the quality or state of being very accurate

obviously, with brain surgery the accuracy of the incision is incredibly important

Synonyms & Similar Words

• precision
• preciseness
• perfection
• fidelity
• exactness
• truth
• definiteness
• exactitude
• definitiveness
• veracity
• fineness
• accurateness
• rigor
• correctness
• closeness
• nicety
• rigorousness
• delicacy
• ultraprecision
• rightness
• strictness
• subtlety
• determinacy
• meticulousness
• carefulness
• fastidiousness
• definitude
• care
• persnicketiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inaccuracy
• approximation
• roughness
• imprecision
• coarseness
• roundness
• inexactness
• inexactitude
• incorrectness
• wrongness
• impreciseness
• falsity
• carelessness
• falseness
• looseness
• guesswork
• vagueness
• indefiniteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accuracy

The metric is determined by such factors as distance of separation from a defender, accuracy of the throw and teammates’ willingness to throw blocks. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Schwartz — who also emphasized that the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine is safe and effective — has said her priority is rebuilding trust through accuracy and transparency. — Jess Steier, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

Forecast accuracy improved materially, and finance saw changes in the business earlier. — Pankaj Prasoon, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Snow covered the introduction of 7 PRC and has seen excellent accuracy with it at ranges near and far. — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026