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
Noun
  • Going after both types of systems is essential at a time when the accuracy and destructive power of non-nuclear weapons is on the rise, and when relatively cheap, widely available weapons like drones can wreak havoc and fuel and sustain conflicts.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These measurements are essential for validating reactor safety models, improving simulation accuracy, and supporting future licensing and commercial deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • The lipstick can be applied directly to lips with the bullet’s precision tip, or with a lip brush for greater control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With aspirations of becoming the league’s highest-scoring offense, Johnson and the Bears are adopting a micro-focus on situational precision.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision
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“Accurateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurateness. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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