word
Accuracy
A-kyur-uh-see
/ˈækjɜːrʌsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
accuracy
Dictionary meaning
The quality of being near to the true value.
Examples
- I was beginning to doubt the accuracy of my compass when I finally came upon a recognizable landmark.
- The atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracy.
Synonyms: truth
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