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

This is why transcription accuracy is fundamentally an organizational risk issue rather than a documentation issue. — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Earning certification typically takes two years or more and requires about 95 percent accuracy on dictation testing, command of legal and medical terminology, and in many states a license. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The accuracy of movies and TV shows is a topic of discussion whenever a new historical epic hits our screens. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 July 2026