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Accuracy

Plain-language meaning

In classification, the proportion of predictions that are correct across all tested cases.

Why it matters

It is useful only when the test set and consequences of errors are understood.

Practical example

A classifier gets 90 of 100 labelled cases right, giving 90% accuracy.

Common misunderstanding

Using accuracy alone when rare but important cases are routinely missed.

Related concepts

Precision · Recall · Evaluation

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References

Reviewed 2026-10-02.

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