Accuracy and Approximation

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Accuracy noun - The quality or state of being very accurate.

Usage example: obviously, with brain surgery the accuracy of the incision is incredibly important

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Approximation is an antonym for accuracy.

Nearby Words: accurate, accurately

Approximation noun - An approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth.

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Accuracy is an antonym for approximation.

good	good accuracy	good approximation
high	high accuracy	high approximation
full	full accuracy	full approximation
best	best accuracy	best approximation
Other adjectives: better, perfect, complete, poor, bad, excellent, decent, lousy.

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