accuracy
[ˈækjʊrəsɪ]
Meanings
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Noun
The degree or level of correctness or precision
Pronunciation
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/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
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Antonyms
inaccuracy
Synonyms
correctness , truthfulness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with accuracycuracy , reality
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Accuracy (English) : Degree or level of correctness or precision
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Accuracy (Spanish) : Precision in shooting
Variants
List of all variants of accuracy that leads to same resultaccuracies , accuracy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'accuratus' meaning 'careful' or 'exact'
Trivia
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Accuracy is a fundamental concept in statistics.
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The term 'accuracy' was first used in the context of measuring angles in astronomy.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Precision: Precision refers to the degree of narrowness of dispersion of measured values. While accuracy refers to the degree of closeness of measured values to the true value.
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Error: Error refers to the difference between the measured value and the true value. Accuracy and precision are related to minimizing errors.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Accuracy is a concept that has been used extensively in various fields such as science, mathematics, and technology to measure the degree of correctness or precision of results or measurements.
How to Memorize "accuracy"
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visualize
- Imagine a ruler with markings that are perfectly aligned and evenly spaced. This ruler represents accuracy in measurement.
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associate
- Associate the word 'accuracy' with the word 'precision'. Both words are related and often used together.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'ACCURATE' to remember the meaning of accuracy: 'A' for 'Approximate Correctly', 'C' for 'Check and Correct', 'C' for 'Consistency', 'U' for 'Understanding', 'R' for 'Reliability', 'A' for 'Attention to Detail', 'T' for 'Thoroughness', and 'E' for 'Exactness'.
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