accuracy

Definition

  • noun: freedom from mistake or error
  • synonyms: correctness, precision, exactness

Examples

  • She shot free throws with an 'accuracy' of 80 percent. [=80 percent of her free throws were accurate/successful]

  • Several managers have tried to increase the speed and 'accuracy' of the workers.

  • Each experiment is performed twice to ensure 'accuracy'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Correct, yes, yes. The thing is this is their gift, okay? They're built to be thrown like a long dart. They're top heavy like a long dart, so they're built for accuracy. Oh, My God, this is... Can we bowl with this guy? That's his fucking brother, Robbie. He brothers the bowling ball. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street