Accuracy Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide

Meaning 1：precision, exactness (accuracy)

accuracy 🔊

/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/

The quality of being correct, exact, or without any mistakes.

Accuracy in science: precise pipette drop in lab

precision, exactness 🔊

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/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/, /ɪɡˈzækt.nəs/

The quality or state of being correct, exact, and free from errors or mistakes.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'accuratus' (done with care), from 'ad-' (to) + 'cura' (care).

💡 Mnemonic

Accuracy: Act Carefully to be Correct. The 'c' in both reminds you to be cautious.

📖 Example

The new laser printer produces images with incredible accuracy, making every tiny detail look sharp and clear. 🔊 The new laser printer produces images with incredible accuracy, making every tiny detail look sharp and clear.

🔗 Collocations

high accuracy – A very precise and error-free level of correctness.

accuracy rate – The percentage of correct results or measurements.

achieve accuracy – To successfully reach a state of exactness without mistakes.

🔄 Synonyms

precision (n.) – The quality of being exact and consistent, often used in measurement.

exactness (n.) – The state of being strictly accurate without any deviation.

correctness (n.) – The quality of being free from error or in accordance with fact.

🚫 Antonyms

inaccuracy (n.) – The state of being incorrect or containing errors.

imprecision (n.) – Lack of exactness or clarity.

error (n.) – A mistake or deviation from what is correct.

🌱 Derivatives

accurate (adj.) – Free from mistakes; correct.

accurately (adv.) – In a manner that is correct and without error.

inaccuracy (n.) – Lack of accuracy; a mistake.

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'accuratus', meaning 'done with care'. In modern English, it is a key term in science and engineering, emphasizing freedom from error.