accuracy

noun ac·cu·ra·cy \ˈa-kyə-rə-sē, ˈa-k(ə-)rə-\

: freedom from mistake or error : the quality or state of being accurate

: the ability to work or perform without making mistakes

plural ac·cu·ra·cies

Full Definition of ACCURACY

: freedom from mistake or error : correctness

a : conformity to truth or to a standard or model : exactness

b : degree of conformity of a measure to a standard or a true value — compare precision 2a

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Synonyms: precision, accurateness, closeness, delicacy, exactitude, exactness, fineness, nicety, perfection, preciseness, rigor, rigorousness, ultraprecision, veracity

Antonyms: coarseness, impreciseness, imprecision, inaccuracy, inexactitude, inexactness, roughness

ACCURACIES Defined for Kids

noun ac·cu·ra·cy \ˈa-kyə-rə-sē\

: freedom from mistakes

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