accuracy vs precision

accuracy

Definitions

noun

  1. (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number
  2. the quality of being near to the true value

Examples

Then, the phrase had struck Vincent as doting and naive, but sometime during his stay in Toulio, as his grasp of the Chinese language deepened, and as he learned—or was forced to learn—from his mistakes, he had felt the title gain merit and accuracy.

Based on the analyse of the magnetic around the wire line circuit, we design a logical structure to make sure the accuracy of GMR sensor.

As they seated themselves at table Brahms, who had been in a brown study, suddenly proffered the company an extemporaneous criticism of Ivan's music, which he tore into miscroscopic bits, and flung upon the winds of sarcasm; after which he perorated elaborately upon his own power and the perfect academic accuracy of his style.

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precision

Definitions

noun

  1. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

Examples

His wonder and admiration were again excited by the neatness and perfect order that prevailed throughout the encampment, the six guns of a battery aligned with mathematical precision and accompanied by their caissons, prolonges, forage-wagons, and forges.

Designed with grace and precision by Portuguese architect Bak Gordon, this modern home located in the heart of Pousos, is all about smooth and simple design that draws from the modern architecture principles of using simple cubical structures.

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