accurateness

noun

Definition of accuratenessnext
as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate a local weatherman whose popularity seems to rest more on the attractiveness of his personality than on the accurateness of his predictions

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  1. accuracy
  2. precision
  3. preciseness
Noun
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Citing The Times’ reports, state lawmakers passed legislation this August requiring retailers to provide consumers with safety certifications for cannabis products and permitting regulators to spot check the accuracy of cannabis testing labs.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Its precision robotic actuator successfully completed its first space mission after launching aboard a SpaceX rideshare.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • High-Precision Satellite Positioning For Equipment High-precision satellite positioning is becoming practical for construction, agriculture and autonomous operations.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • When Danny is assigned to create a holiday scrapbook for his mom, Michaela reluctantly accepts help from his free-spirited substitute teacher, Bryan (Morgan), whose creativity clashes with her need for preciseness and control.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of preciseness
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“Accurateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurateness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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