accuracy

[ak-yer-uh-see] /ˈæk yər ə si/
noun, plural accuracies.
1.
the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness.
2.
Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement.
Compare precision (def 6).
3.
Mathematics. the degree of correctness of a quantity, expression, etc.
Compare precision (def 5).
Origin
1655-65; accur(ate) + -acy
Related forms
hyperaccuracy, noun
Examples from the web for accuracy
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  • Peer review does not guarantee quality or accuracy.
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  • It is impossible to answer your question with any degree of accuracy.
  • Success will be assessed by the accuracy and completeness of the archive.
British Dictionary definitions for accuracy

accuracy

/ˈækjʊrəsɪ/
noun (pl) -cies
1.
faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision
2.
(physics, chem) the degree of agreement between a measured or computed value of a physical quantity and the standard or accepted value for that quantity
Word Origin and History for accuracy
n.

1660s, from accurate + -cy.

accuracy in Technology

mathematics
How close to the real value a measurement is.
Compare precision.
(1998-04-19)