supercuracy
A level of precision that exceeds standard or expected limits, often used in technical, scientific, or computational contexts to describe near-perfect accuracy. It signifies the achievement of performance that is significantly higher than conventional benchmarks, particularly in data processing or high-end instrumentation.
Examples
3 of 5Her supercuracy in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.
Her extreme precision in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.
The laboratory achieved a level of supercuracy previously thought impossible in molecular measurement.
The laboratory reached a level of extreme precision previously considered impossible in molecular measurement.
I don't need supercuracy for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.
I don't need perfect precision for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Super' Hero who never misses a target because they have 'supercuracy'.
Quick Quiz
The surgeon performed the procedure with ______, ensuring no healthy tissue was damaged.
Correct!
The correct answer is: supercuracy
Examples
Her supercuracy in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.
everydayHer extreme precision in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.
The laboratory achieved a level of supercuracy previously thought impossible in molecular measurement.
formalThe laboratory reached a level of extreme precision previously considered impossible in molecular measurement.
I don't need supercuracy for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.
informalI don't need perfect precision for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.
The paper discusses the supercuracy of the new algorithm when applied to the SuperGLUE benchmark dataset.
academicThe paper discusses the hyper-accuracy of the new algorithm when applied to the SuperGLUE benchmark dataset.
Our marketing analytics require supercuracy to ensure we aren't wasting budget on the wrong demographics.
businessOur marketing analytics require extreme precision to ensure we aren't wasting budget on the wrong demographics.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
striving for supercuracy
working hard to achieve perfect precision
beyond supercuracy
exceeding even the highest levels of accuracy
the threshold of supercuracy
the point at which standard accuracy becomes hyper-accuracy
Often Confused With
Accuracy refers to standard correctness, while supercuracy implies an extreme or specialized level beyond the norm.
Precision relates to the consistency of results, whereas supercuracy focuses on the absolute correctness of a value.
Usage Notes
Use this word primarily in technical or academic discussions, such as AI research or high-stakes engineering, where standard 'accuracy' is insufficient to describe the level of detail. It is rare in casual conversation and should be used sparingly.
Common Mistakes
Learners might use it as a synonym for 'truth' rather than 'precision.' Additionally, ensure it is used as a noun; do not use it to describe a person directly (use 'superaccurate' instead).
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Super' Hero who never misses a target because they have 'supercuracy'.
Word Origin
A portmanteau of the Latin-derived prefix 'super-' (above/beyond) and 'accuracy' (from 'accurare', meaning 'to take care of').
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is frequently associated with the 'SuperGLUE' benchmark, a high-level standard used to evaluate the performance of natural language processing models.
Quick Quiz
The surgeon performed the procedure with ______, ensuring no healthy tissue was damaged.
Correct!
The correct answer is: supercuracy
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