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Accuracy

/ˈæk.jə.rə.si/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The quality or state of being correct or precise.

    "The accuracy of the data is crucial for the success of the project."
  2. 2

    The degree to which a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.

    "The accuracy of the measurements was verified by multiple tests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'accuratus', the past participle of 'accurare' meaning 'to take care of', formed from 'ad-' (to) and 'cura' (care). Entering English in the 17th century, the term shifted from denoting meticulous care in execution to describing the exactness and correctness of a measurement, fact, or outcome.

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