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The ability to do something in an exact way without making a mistake; The quality of being near to the true value; (mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number.

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  • The game of life is the game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy.
  • He was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass
  • The atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracy
  • Something witht hat kind of accuracy is the kind of advantage I need.
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