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{
"term": "accuracy",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"academic": true,
"ox5000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file."
},
{
"text": "Candidates are judged on technical accuracy as well as artistic expression."
},
{
"text": "She hits the ball with great accuracy."
},
{
"text": "Great care is taken to ensure the accuracy of research data."
},
{
"text": "He predicted the election results with uncanny accuracy."
},
{
"text": "It is possible to predict the outcome with reasonable accuracy."
},
{
"text": "Many people began to question the accuracy of his statement."
},
{
"text": "The film-makers went to great lengths to achieve historical accuracy in every detail."
},
{
"text": "The missiles are capable of a very high degree of accuracy."
},
{
"text": "The needle has to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy."
},
{
"text": "We are hoping to improve the accuracy of our forecasts."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["absolute", "complete", "deadly"],
"… of accuracy": ["degree", "level"],
"verb + accuracy": ["achieve", "improve", "increase"],
"preposition": ["with accuracy"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "the degree to which a measurement, calculation, etc. is exact or correct",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "the accuracy of radiocarbon dating"
},
{
"text": "to achieve accuracies of 50–70 per cent"
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈækjərəsi/",
"audio": "ac/accuracy/accuracy__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈækjərəsi/",
"audio": "ac/accuracy/accuracy__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": null
}