Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality or state of being correct or precise.
The accuracy of the measurements was verified by the lab technicians.
The degree to which a computed or measured value conforms to the true value.
The accuracy of the GPS device is essential for dependable navigation.
Freedom from error or defect; precision; exactness.
In scientific research, accuracy is crucial for valid results.
The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.
The accuracy of the testing method was validated through various trials.
Etymology
From Latin 'accuratia', from 'accuratus' meaning 'carefully done'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to improve accuracy:
To enhance the correctness or precision of something.
accuracy rate:
The percentage of correct results in a given dataset.
high accuracy:
A state where results show a significant degree of correctness.
Slang Meanings
Spot on
That answer was spot on; you got it exactly right.
Nailed it
I nailed it with that performance; my timing was perfect.