accuracy (noun)

  • 11accuracy — [ˈækjʊrəsi] noun [U] the ability to do something in an accurate way, or the quality of being accurate Ant: inaccuracy The accuracy of the report is being checked.[/ex] …

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  • 12accuracy — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The state of being without error] Syn. exactness, exactitude, correctness; see truth 1 . 2. [The quality of precision or deftness] Syn. precision, preciseness, exactness, skill, efficiency, one for one targeting, correctness …

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  • 13accuracy — /ˈækjərəsi/ (say akyuhruhsee) noun the condition or quality of being accurate; precision or exactness; correctness …

  • 14accurate — [ akjʊrət] adjective 1》 correct in all details. 2》 capable of or successful in reaching the intended target. Derivatives accuracy noun (plural accuracies). accurately adverb Origin C16: from L. accurat , accurare do with care , from ad tow …

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  • 15accurate — ► ADJECTIVE 1) correct in all details. 2) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target. DERIVATIVES accuracy noun accurately adverb. USAGE On the distinction between accurate and precise, see the note at …

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  • 16accurately — accurate ► ADJECTIVE 1) correct in all details. 2) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target. DERIVATIVES accuracy noun accurately adverb. USAGE On the distinction between accurate and precise, see the note at …

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  • 17surface gauge — noun gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces • Syn: ↑surface gage, ↑scribing block • Hypernyms: ↑gauge, ↑gage * * * noun 1. : a scriber mounted in an adjustable stand f …

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  • 18short game — noun 1. : the phase of golf in which accuracy of direction and control of limited distance (as in approach play or putting) are factors of first importance compare long game 2. : a card game in which not all the cards are dealt * * * 1. the… …

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  • 19inaccuracy — noun a) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy. b) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false. Syn: imprecision, incorrectness, inexactness …

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  • 20address verification service — noun The process of validating a cardholders given address against the issuers records, to determine accuracy and deter fraud. This service is provided as part of a credit card authorization for mail order/telephone order transactions. A code is… …

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