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Term: Accuracy

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Term: Accuracy

Definition:
The degree to which the information correctly describes the object or process being measured. It can be thought of in terms of how close a reading or average of readings is to a true or target value. Accuracy is a different measure than precision.
Category:
General
See also:
Precision