Word
accuracy
Phoneticsac·cu·ra·cy, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈækjɝəsi/
UK/ˈækjʊɹəsi/
Definitions
01correctness and precision
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. how correct or exact something is, without any mistakes.
n. the quality or state of being correct or precise; the absence of errors in information or data.
日本語:精度※
“The journalist checked the accuracy of the story before printing it.”
“The editor questioned the accuracy of the historical claims, insisting that every date and name be verified against primary sources.”
Pitfall
The accuracy of the news are important.
The accuracy of the news is important.
Accuracy is an uncountable noun in this context and takes a singular verb.
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02hitting a target
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports
n. the ability to hit a specific target or point exactly.
n. the degree to which a result, such as a shot or a measurement, conforms to the intended target or true value.
日本語:精度※
“The player is famous for the accuracy of his passing.”
“The archer's remarkable accuracy was the result of years of disciplined practice and a deep understanding of wind patterns.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe the skill being measured.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “accuracy” in context.
Verb
01. improve accuracy
“The new software update is designed to improve accuracy in data entry.”
verb + noun
02. increase accuracy
“Using a tripod will help increase accuracy when taking long-exposure photographs.”
verb + noun
Noun
03. cheque accuracy
“The bank clerk had to check the cheque accuracy before processing the payment.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Then they use the accuracy of those predictions to tailor what they serve you next time.” “These factors can affect accuracy and sometimes lead to higher-than-actual estimates.” Etymology
* First attested in the 1660s. * accurate + -cy
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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