ENGLISH
REFERENCE

accuracy

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈækjɝəsi// UK //ˈækjʊɹəsi// ac·cu·ra·cy General-service

n. the quality of being correct or exact. You use this to describe how close a result or a piece of information is to the truth.

n. the quality or state of being precise or correct; the degree to which a result conforms to the correct value or a standard.


SIMPLE

The scientist checked the accuracy of the data.

CONTEXTUAL

The weather forecast has improved in accuracy over the last decade thanks to better satellite technology.

COMPLEX

While the journalist's report captured the emotional weight of the event, critics questioned the historical accuracy of several key dates and names mentioned in the article.

Synonyms
Antonyms
Origin

* First attested in the 1660s. * accurate + -cy

Usage

Often paired with the preposition 'of' to specify the subject being measured.

Pitfall

The accuracy for the clock is high.The accuracy of the clock is high.Accuracy is typically followed by 'of' when identifying the object that is precise.

© 2026 English Reference