accuracy
The state of being accurateThe state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness
» He reported the details with accuracy.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being accurate; being free from error; exactness; correctness
Genauigkeit, Sorgfalt, Exaktheit
то́чностьtóčnostʹ
точністьtočnistʹ
(countable, uncountable)Exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; degree of conformity of a measure to a true or standard value.
The jury doubted the accuracy of the witness' comments.
the quality of being near to the true value
Examples
43 sentencesHe reported the details with accuracy.
We need to check this report for accuracy.
I began to doubt the accuracy of his statement.
ruЯ начал сомневаться в точности его утверждения.
deIch begann an der Richtigkeit seiner Aussage zu zweifeln.
Tom is a stickler for accuracy.
I can give you a copy of the report, but I can't vouch for its accuracy.
ruЯ могу дать вам копию отчёта, но я не могу ручаться в его точности.
deIch kann Ihnen eine Kopie des Berichts geben, aber ich kann nicht für seine Korrektheit garantieren.
Translations
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Origin
* First attested in the 1660s.* First attested in the 1660s.
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Forms
plural: accuracies| Singular | accuracy |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the quality of being near to the true value:truth
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable