C1 noun Formal

supercuracy

/ˌsuːpərˈækjərəsi/

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

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1

Her 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.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
supercuracy
Adverb
superaccurately
Adjective
superaccurate
Related
accuracy
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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

1

Her supercuracy in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.

everyday

Her extreme precision in remembering every detail of our childhood is honestly a bit scary.

2

The laboratory achieved a level of supercuracy previously thought impossible in molecular measurement.

formal

The laboratory reached a level of extreme precision previously considered impossible in molecular measurement.

3

I don't need supercuracy for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.

informal

I don't need perfect precision for this recipe; a rough estimate is fine.

4

The paper discusses the supercuracy of the new algorithm when applied to the SuperGLUE benchmark dataset.

academic

The paper discusses the hyper-accuracy of the new algorithm when applied to the SuperGLUE benchmark dataset.

5

Our marketing analytics require supercuracy to ensure we aren't wasting budget on the wrong demographics.

business

Our marketing analytics require extreme precision to ensure we aren't wasting budget on the wrong demographics.

Word Family

Noun
supercuracy
Adverb
superaccurately
Adjective
superaccurate
Related
accuracy

Common Collocations

achieve supercuracy to reach a state of extreme precision
require supercuracy to need high-level accuracy for a task
maintain supercuracy to keep a high level of precision over time
level of supercuracy the specific degree of hyper-accuracy attained
computational supercuracy extreme precision in computer processing or algorithms

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

supercuracy vs accuracy

Accuracy refers to standard correctness, while supercuracy implies an extreme or specialized level beyond the norm.

supercuracy vs precision

Precision relates to the consistency of results, whereas supercuracy focuses on the absolute correctness of a value.

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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.

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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).

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Super' Hero who never misses a target because they have 'supercuracy'.

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Word Origin

A portmanteau of the Latin-derived prefix 'super-' (above/beyond) and 'accuracy' (from 'accurare', meaning 'to take care of').

Grammar Patterns

Used as an uncountable noun in most contexts. Often preceded by the definite article 'the' or the preposition 'with'. The plural 'supercuracies' is grammatically possible but very rare.
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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

Related Words

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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