Accuracy

Quality of being correct or precise.

precision

Accuracy refers to the quality of being correct or precise, especially in measurements, calculations, or data representation.

Pronunciation

/ˈækjʊrəsi/

Etymology

From Middle English accurat, from Latin accuratus, past participle of accurare (to make accurate, refine), from ad- + curare (to care for, attend to).

Explain Like I’m 5

Accuracy means how close something is to being correct, like when a clock shows the right time or a measurement is spot-on.

Fun Facts

Accuracy is a key concept in science and mathematics
The term 'accuracy' comes from the Latin word 'accuratus', meaning careful or exact
High accuracy is essential for scientific experiments and data analysis

FAQ

What does accuracy mean? Being correct or precise
How is it different from precision? Precision refers to consistency, while accuracy focuses on correctness
Why is accuracy important? It ensures reliability and trust in information or measurements

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

correctness precision exactness

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

quality correctness

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

exactness precision

Indexes

conceptual measurable attribute

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