scientific accuracy

collocation in English

meaningsofscientificandaccuracy

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scientific
adjective
uk
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/us
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪf.ɪk/
relating to science, or using the organized methods ...
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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 ofscientificandaccuracyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The reported days are probably as reliable as many other questionnaire answers which have been credited withscientificaccuracy.
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The land itself is identified by reference to a plan ofscientificaccuracybased on the ordnance map.
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I think it would be dangerous to think that there is too muchscientificaccuracyabout this concept.
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Western military attaches attest to this and to thescientificaccuracyof the attack.
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Of course in this practical world you cannot demandscientificaccuracyto a farthing.
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No one can follow the migration of the herring withscientificaccuracy, and anyone engaged in it knows, of course, the vicissitudes of the trade.
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We cannot give a figure withscientificaccuracy.
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My noble friend must remember that this register is not to be a document propounded withscientificaccuracy.
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That is the main reason why this phrase is one of which we should be deeply suspicious, particularly when it is endowed with this spuriousscientificaccuracy.
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I would, however, venture one general observation; that is, that in medico-legal work the more severe the penalty the greater is the need forscientificaccuracy.
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We want to pool our national knowledge on the subject, and unless we have knowledge it is certain that we cannot, withscientificaccuracy, pursue even the pilchard.
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It is notable for itsscientificaccuracy, pioneering special effects, ambiguous imagery, sound in place of traditional narrative techniques, and minimal use of dialogue.
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Published in 1865, it is one of the most delightful travel books ever written, because of thescientificaccuracyand humor of the author.
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Such planets are often described with no pretense toscientificaccuracy; their strange characteristics are primarily intended to amuse.
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He wanted the magazine to provide escapist entertainment, and had no interest inscientificaccuracy.
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Lack ofscientificaccuracycreated liberty- there was no claim on extensive explanatory power.
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The novel discusses orbital mechanics and the manoeuvres associated with space travel with greatscientificaccuracy.
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All shows are reviewed forscientificaccuracyby a panel of advisors.
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The artists respectedscientificaccuracyand often displayed a remarkable sense of aesthetics.
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Thescientificaccuracyof the film has been questioned.
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