accuracy

Everyday

1. Being correct and exact, with no mistakes. tree →
2. The skill of hitting or reaching exactly what you aim at. tree →

In the lessons

In maths and science: measure with accuracy, give an answer to an accuracy of one decimal place. In sport: shooting accuracy. In writing: checking facts for accuracy. Phrases: with accuracy, degree of accuracy, check for accuracy, to the nearest.

Examples

• Measure the line with accuracy using a ruler. tree →
• Give your answer to an accuracy of one decimal place. tree →
• The darts player is known for her accuracy. tree →
• Check your spelling for accuracy. tree →
• The weather forecast has improved in accuracy. tree →
• Speed matters, but accuracy matters more in the test. tree →
• This careful accuracy has given an un-English air to his versions, and has prevented them attaining their due popularity. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no "an accuracy". Adjective: accurate; opposite: inaccuracy. In science, accuracy means how close to the true value; precision means how close repeated measurements are to each other — a common confusion.