faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision
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ac•cu•ra•cy
(ak′yər ə sē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -cies.
- the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact;
freedom from error or defect;
precision or exactness;
correctness. - Chemistry, Physics, Chemistrythe extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. Cf. precision (def. 6).
- Mathematicsthe degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc. Cf. precision (def. 5).
- accur(ate) + -acy 1655–65
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'accuracy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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- Cy
- Flamsteed
- accent
- accurize
- adjust
- amend
- antimagnetic
- approach
- approximation
- audit trail
- bang on
- bevel square
- bombsight
- calibrate
- careful
- certification mark
- check
- checkup
- chronograph
- chronometer
- chronometry
- confirm
- confirmed
- correction
- countercheck
- cross-check
- curious
- definition
- delicacy
- depend
- diction
- discredit
- double check
- edit
- eidetic
- electron-ray tube
- error
- exact
- exactitude
- factual
- fidelity
- gamma knife
- gauge
- guide
- hallmark
- home truth
- homolosine projection
- inaccuracy
- iteration