Definition:Accuracy/Also known as

Accuracy: Also known as

In the same way one can refer to a value as being accurate to $n$ decimal places or to $n$ significant figures, one can also say correct to $n$ decimal places or $n$ significant figures.

Sources

• 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): accurate or correct
• 1989: Ephraim J. Borowski and Jonathan M. Borwein: Dictionary of Mathematics ... (previous) ... (next): correct to $n$ decimal places