Synonyms for

Accuracy

Verb / ˈækjɜ:ʌsi: / Another word for accuracy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the quality or state of being correct or precise

Synonyms & similar words

truth inaccuracy precision exactness correctness truth veracity faithfulness fidelity reliability authenticity validity reality factuality genuineness trustworthiness scrupulousness meticulousness carefulness thoroughness rigor rigorousness

Synonyms by register

Formal

precision exactness correctness veracity

Informal

spot-on right on bang on on the money

Literary

verisimilitude fidelity

Antonyms

inaccuracy error mistake fault imprecision fallacy wrongness

Common collocations

  • achieve accuracy
  • ensure accuracy
  • maintain accuracy
  • level of accuracy
  • degree of accuracy
  • accuracy of measurement
  • accuracy of data

Word family

noun accuracy
adjective accurate
adverb accurately

Usage note

Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value. Precision refers to how close multiple measurements are to each other. While often used interchangeably in casual speech, they have distinct meanings in scientific and technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The accuracy of the clock is important for making sure we're on time.
  2. The scientist was praised for the accuracy of her research.
  3. The archer's accuracy improved with practice.
  4. The accuracy of the map helped us find our way.
  5. The accuracy of the weather report is crucial for planning outdoor activities.

Quotes

  • Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction. - Adlai E. Stevenson II
  • Accuracy is the foundation of everything. You can't build a house on a foundation of sand. - Henri Matisse

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