accurate test

[əˈkjurət test]
noun phrasepl: accurate tests
teste preciso
1. A test or examination that produces results that are correct, reliable, and free from errors
The laboratory performed an accurate test to determine the patient's blood type.
O laboratório realizou um teste preciso para determinar o tipo de sangue do paciente.
2. A diagnostic or evaluative procedure with high validity and precision in measuring what it is intended to measure
An accurate test is essential for diagnosing the disease correctly.
Um teste preciso é essencial para diagnosticar a doença corretamente.
3. An examination whose results closely match the true value with minimal deviation or margin of error
The COVID-19 test showed 99% accuracy, making it an accurate test.
O teste COVID-19 mostrou precisão de 99%, tornando-o um teste preciso.
In Brazil, 'teste preciso' is commonly used in medical, scientific, and educational contexts, particularly in healthcare facilities and laboratories. The term emphasizes the importance of reliability and accuracy in clinical diagnosis and research. In the USA, accurate testing is a cornerstone of medical practice and is often discussed in healthcare policy debates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precise testreliable testdependable testvalid testexact testcorrect test
Antonyms / Antônimos
inaccurate testunreliable testimprecise testfaulty testflawed test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste preciso
Standard usage in medical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
teste preciso / teste acurado
Both terms commonly used in technical and medical settings
Rio de Janeiro
teste preciso
Preferred term in healthcare and research facilities
Portugal
teste preciso / teste exato
European Portuguese may also use 'teste exato' in scientific contexts

Related Words

accuracyprecisionvalidityreliabilitydiagnostic testclinical trialquality assurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass an accurate test
fail an accurate test
conduct an accurate test
run an accurate test
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