relative accuracy

collocation in English

meaningsofrelativeandaccuracy

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relative
adjective
uk
/ˈrel.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈrel.ə.t̬ɪv/
being judged or measured in comparison with ...
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accuracy
noun[U]
uk
/ˈæk.jə.rə.si/us
/ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/
the fact of being exact ...
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(Definition ofrelativeandaccuracyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As for abstraction, there is also a potential problem in having a mismatch in therelativeaccuracyof different parts of the system.
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Its mean height is adjustable and determined to arelativeaccuracyof 0.1 mm and an absolute accuracy of 1 mm.
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The device had arelativeaccuracylimited only by noise- in practice it could resolve a 2-sec arc change in gaze.
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Moreover, it identifies withrelativeaccuracyerrors due to grammatically incorrect sentences.
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Other texts might therefore be expected to show even greater differences in theirrelativeaccuracy.
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The two structures are similar but display some differences and assessing theirrelativeaccuracyis difficult.
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Of course, it depends on the required absolute orrelativeaccuracyas to how much risk can be incurred, but in general one should be very careful.
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It is generally praised for its details (c. 1300 settlements) and therelativeaccuracyof the distances between the settlements.
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Therelativeaccuracyis likewise improved, to about 2.5 cm.
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Relativeaccuracyis the error of the measurement compared to the device used to calibrate the multimeter.
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These tests are capable of identifying conduction aphasia withrelativeaccuracy.
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Thus, estimation of the length of the month was ensured to haverelativeaccuracyof 1 part in millions.
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A ratio between object-level and meta-explanation can be defined as therelativeaccuracyof plausibility assessment based on the former and latter sources.
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In these cases very large sample sizes would be needed in order to estimate such probabilities to a good standard ofrelativeaccuracy.
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Computer displays in general are unable to show the true chroma of many pigments, but the hue and lightness can be reproduced withrelativeaccuracy.
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Even crude grease pencil crosshairs were quickly discovered to enable a pilot flying in a pylon turn to hit a stationary area target withrelativeaccuracyand ease.
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Most multimeter datasheets providerelativeaccuracy.
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