accuracy

noun
UK: /ˈækjərəsi/
US: /ˈækjərəsi/

  1. The quality of being correct or exact.

    1. The accuracy of my watch is very important to me. [ ] [ ]
    2. We checked the accuracy of the data before publishing the final report. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability to do something skillfully without making mistakes.

    1. He throws the ball with great accuracy every time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The surgeon performed the delicate procedure with remarkable accuracy ensuring the patient's complete recovery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

precision truth reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "accuracy" in English means: The quality of being correct or exact., The ability to do something skillfully without making mistakes..

The phonetic transcription of "accuracy" is /ˈækjərəsi/ in British English and /ˈækjərəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "accuracy": precision, truth, reliability.

Example usage of "accuracy": "The accuracy of my watch is very important to me.". More examples on the page.