ac·cu·ra·cy

ac·cu·ra·cy
/ˈækjərəsi/ noun
1 : freedom from mistake or error : the quality or state of being accurate :correctness
[noncount]

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.

[singular]

She shot free throws with an accuracy of 80 percent. [=80 percent of her free throws were accurate/successful]

2 [noncount] : the ability to work or perform without making mistakes

Several managers have tried to increase the speed and accuracy of the workers.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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