accuracy
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for accuracy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being correct or exact, free from error.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use accuracy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
with accuracy
accuracy of
improve accuracy
Etymology
First recorded in the 1660s, made up of accurate + -cy.
Full origin of accuracy →Frequently asked questions
What does “accuracy” mean?
The word “accuracy” means the quality of being correct or exact, free from error. In plain terms, how correct or exact something is.
How do you pronounce “accuracy”?
“Accuracy” is pronounced AK-yuu-ruh-see (/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “accuracy” in a sentence?
Here is “accuracy” used in a sentence: “The device measures temperature with impressive accuracy.”
What is another word for “accuracy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accuracy” include correctness, truthfulness and nicety.
What is the opposite of “accuracy”?
The opposite of “accuracy” — its antonyms — is inaccuracy.
What part of speech is “accuracy”?
“Accuracy” is a noun.
Is “accuracy” a common word?
“Accuracy” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between accuracy and precision?
Accuracy is how close a result is to the true or correct value, while precision is how consistent repeated results are with each other. Measurements can be precise, or tightly grouped, yet still inaccurate if they all cluster around the wrong value.
What is the difference between accuracy and correctness?
The two overlap closely, both meaning freedom from error. 'Correctness' tends to describe a simple right-or-wrong judgement, while 'accuracy' often implies exactness and closeness to a precise standard, as with measurements or figures.
Which prepositions are used with 'accuracy'?
'Accuracy' is commonly followed by 'of' (the accuracy of the data) or 'in' (accuracy in reporting). You can also do something 'with accuracy' or describe a result as having a certain 'degree of accuracy.'
What is the opposite of accuracy?
The direct opposite is 'inaccuracy.' Because accuracy means being correct and free from error, greater accuracy means fewer mistakes, while inaccuracy means more.
