Accuracy and Mistake

Accuracy

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

Mistake is an antonym for accuracy in topics: error, precision or correctness.

Nearby Words: accurate, accurately

Mistake

Mistake noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: made a mistake on the exam that almost cost her a passing grade

Accuracy is an antonym for mistake in error topic.

Nearby Words: mistaken, mistakenly, mistaking

How words are described

similar similar accuracy similar mistake
usual usual accuracy usual mistake
complete complete accuracy complete mistake
massive massive accuracy massive mistake
Other adjectives: great, huge, bad, terrible, horrible, deadly, worst, grammatical, worse.

Both words in one sentence

  • Our Founder It would have been a mistake if there was one, of course, but that's hardly new for Aladdin, so we'll put it down as coincidental accuracy.
    Source: Our Founder
  • Quick Draw Realising the gunfighter is trading speed for accuracy, he doesn't make the same mistake the second time.
    Source: Quick Draw
  • Video Game / XCOM 2 Arbitrary Minimum Range: Sniper weapons are at their worst accuracy if you're too close to the enemy which explains the common rookie mistake of having Snipers on the front line instead of bringing up the rear and providing support fire.
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