American English

How to pronounce accuracy

nounB2Common word
AAkyuhruhsee

/ˈæ.kjə.ɹə.si/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

How correct or exact something is.

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Meanings & examples

noun

How correct or exact something is.

Please check the accuracy of these numbers.

The test has a high level of accuracy.

Common phrases & grammar

high accuracy · improve accuracy · check the accuracy of something · accuracy of measurements

the accuracy of + noun

have + high/low accuracy

noun

The ability to hit the place you aim at.

Her accuracy improved after months of practice.

The player is known for his shooting accuracy.

Common phrases & grammar

shooting accuracy · improve your accuracy · great accuracy

shoot/throw with accuracy

improve your accuracy

Useful expressions

Related words & forms

The plural changes y to ies: accuracies.