{
    "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
}