Accuracynoun
The state of being accurate; being free from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exactness; correctness
âThe value of testimony depends on its accuracy.â;
Efficiencynoun
The extent to which time is well used for the intended task.
âThe efficiency of the planning department is deplorable.â;
Accuracynoun
Exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; degree of conformity of a measure to a true or standard value.
Efficiencynoun
(dated) The quality of producing an effect or effects.
Accuracynoun
The state of being accurate; freedom from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; precision; exactness; nicety; correctness; as, the value of testimony depends on its accuracy.
âThe professed end [of logic] is to teach men to think, to judge, and to reason, with precision and accuracy.â; âThe accuracy with which the piston fits the sides.â;
Efficiencynoun
The extent to which a resource, such as electricity, is used for the intended purpose; the ratio of useful work to energy expended.
âThe efficiency of this loudspeaker is 40%.â;
Accuracynoun
the quality of nearness to the truth or the true value;
âhe was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compassâ; âthe lawyer questioned the truth of my accountâ;
Efficiencynoun
A one-room apartment.
âI have an efficiency available June through July.â; âfully-furnished efficienciesâ;
Accuracynoun
(mathematics) the number of significant figures given in a number;
âthe atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracyâ;
Efficiencynoun
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
Accuracynoun
the quality or state of being correct or precise
âwe have confidence in the accuracy of the statisticsâ;
Efficiencynoun
skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort;
âshe did the work with great efficiencyâ;
Accuracynoun
the degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard
âaccuracies of 50â70 per centâ; âthe accuracy of radiocarbon datingâ;
Efficiency
Efficiency is the (often measurable) ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result. In a more general sense, it is the ability to do things well, successfully, and without waste.