Definitions for accuracy

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accuracy ac·cu·ra·cy

Spelling: [ak-yer-uh-see]

IPA: /ˈæk yər ə si/

Accuracy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in accuracy (aacccruy).

Definitions for accuracy

noun

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 of accuracy

First recorded in 1655-65; accur(ate) + -acy

Examples for accuracy

For one thing, he must be able to estimate distance with some degree of accuracy.

It was simply impossible to judge with any accuracy of the distance of the ship.

Did the reporters and editors put much value on on accuracy and objectivity, or were they more a part of the party machine?

As such, they emphatically demonstrate the accuracy of the “no risk to public” trope.

With the accuracy of his nation, he beamingly replied, "Seeshundredtousand."

CIA goes to great lengths to understand the reliability and accuracy of every source.

Everything combines to prove the accuracy of my observations.

The quality and accuracy of information on these sites can vary widely, as can the virtual support that some of them provide.

The Daily Beast has not verified the accuracy of either of these ads.

accuracy in speaking and writing had, indeed, been early impressed upon her.