detection accuracy
[/dɪˈtɛkʃən ˈækjərəsi/]
nounpl: detection accuracies
precisão de detecção
1. The degree to which a detection system correctly identifies or recognizes the presence of something, measured as the percentage or ratio of correct detections to total possible detections.
The radar system achieved a detection accuracy of 98% in identifying incoming aircraft.
O sistema de radar alcançou uma precisão de detecção de 98% na identificação de aeronaves que se aproximam.
2. In machine learning and artificial intelligence, the proportion of correct predictions (both true positives and true negatives) made by a model out of all predictions.
The facial recognition software improved its detection accuracy from 92% to 96% after retraining.
O software de reconhecimento facial melhorou sua precisão de detecção de 92% para 96% após retreinamento.
3. The reliability and correctness of a detection method or sensor in identifying target objects or events within a given environment.
Medical imaging techniques are constantly evolving to increase detection accuracy for early disease diagnosis.
As técnicas de imagem médica estão em constante evolução para aumentar a precisão de detecção no diagnóstico precoce de doenças.
This is a technical term commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese technology, engineering, and scientific sectors. In Brazil, the English term 'acurácia' is increasingly adopted in tech hubs like São Paulo, while 'precisão' remains the more traditional and formal choice in academic publications. The term is particularly important in discussions of artificial intelligence, surveillance systems, medical diagnostics, and quality control in manufacturing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
improve detection accuracy - melhorar a precisão de detecção
achieve high detection accuracy - alcançar alta precisão de detecção
detection accuracy rate - taxa de precisão de detecção
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