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单词 accuracy
释义

accuracy

noun

ac·​cu·​ra·​cy ˈa-kyə-rə-sē How to pronounce accuracy (audio)
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

  • accurateness
  • closeness
  • delicacy
  • exactitude
  • exactness
  • fineness
  • nicety
  • perfection
  • preciseness
  • precision
  • rigor
  • rigorousness
  • ultraprecision
  • veracity
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Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

Etymology

accur(ate) + -acy

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

accuracy

noun

ac·​cu·​ra·​cy ˈa-kyə-rə-sē How to pronounce accuracy (audio)
: freedom from mistakes

accuracy

noun

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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