Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accuracy'

English Word: accuracy

Key Russian Translations:

• точность [ˈtotʃnəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, General Use]
• правильность [prɐˈvʲilʲnəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Often in Context of Correctness]

Frequency: High (Common in both spoken and written Russian)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

точность: [ˈtotʃnəsʲtʲ]

Note on точность: Stress falls on the first syllable. The "ч" sound is a soft "ch" as in "church."

правильность: [prɐˈvʲilʲnəsʲtʲ]

Note on правильность: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "р" is rolled slightly.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Precision or Exactness (e.g., in measurements or data)

Translation(s) & Context:

• точность - Used in scientific, technical, or factual contexts to denote precision or exactness.

Usage Examples:

• Точность измерений очень важна в этом эксперименте.

  The accuracy of measurements is very important in this experiment.

• Мы проверили точность данных перед публикацией.

  We checked the accuracy of the data before publication.

• Его часы работают с удивительной точностью.

  His watch works with amazing accuracy.

2. Correctness (e.g., in statements or actions)

Translation(s) & Context:

• правильность - Used when referring to the correctness of something, often in formal or academic contexts.

Usage Examples:

• Правильность этого решения вызывает сомнения.

  The accuracy (correctness) of this decision raises doubts.

• Учитель проверил правильность наших ответов.

  The teacher checked the accuracy (correctness) of our answers.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

точность (Feminine Noun): Follows the standard declension for feminine nouns ending in -ость.

Case	Singular
Nominative	точность
Genitive	точности
Dative	точности
Accusative	точность
Instrumental	точностью
Prepositional	точности

правильность (Feminine Noun): Follows a similar declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ость.

Case	Singular
Nominative	правильность
Genitive	правильности
Dative	правильности
Accusative	правильность
Instrumental	правильностью
Prepositional	правильности

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for точность:

• аккуратность
• строгость

Note: "аккуратность" often implies carefulness along with precision, while "строгость" may suggest strict adherence to accuracy.

Antonyms for точность:

• неточность
• ошибка

Synonyms for правильность:

• верность
• корректность

Antonyms for правильность:

• неправильность
• ошибочность

Related Phrases:

• с точностью до секунды - With accuracy to the second (used for extreme precision in time).
• проверить на правильность - To check for accuracy/correctness (often used in formal contexts).
• точность выше всего - Accuracy above all (emphasizing the importance of precision).

Usage Notes:

• "точность" is the more common translation when referring to precision or exactness, especially in technical or scientific contexts.
• "правильность" is more appropriate when emphasizing correctness or the rightness of something, often in formal or abstract discussions.
• Be mindful of the context: using "точность" in a context requiring "правильность" can sound unnatural to native speakers.

Common Errors:

1. Mixing up "точность" and "правильность": English learners often use "точность" when "правильность" is more appropriate, especially in contexts of correctness rather than precision. For example, saying "точность ответа" (accuracy of the answer) instead of "правильность ответа" (correctness of the answer) can be misleading.

2. Incorrect declension: Failing to adjust the noun endings based on case (e.g., using "точность" instead of "точности" in genitive case) is a common grammatical error.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "точность" is often associated with punctuality and reliability, especially in professional settings. The phrase "точность — вежливость королей" (accuracy is the courtesy of kings) reflects the value placed on precision and timeliness.

Related Concepts:

• аккуратность (carefulness)
• верность (faithfulness, correctness)
• строгость (strictness)