identification accuracy

[/ˌaɪdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈækjərəsi/]
noun phrasefemininepl: identification accuracies
precisão de identificação
1. The degree to which an identification process correctly identifies or recognizes a person, object, or entity without errors
The facial recognition system achieved 98% identification accuracy in the security trial.
O sistema de reconhecimento facial alcançou 98% de precisão de identificação no teste de segurança.
2. A measurement or metric used to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of identification methods or systems
Improving identification accuracy is critical for biometric authentication systems.
Melhorar a precisão de identificação é crítico para sistemas de autenticação biométrica.
3. The percentage or rate of correct identifications in relation to total identification attempts
The DNA test showed identification accuracy of over 99.9%.
O teste de DNA mostrou precisão de identificação superior a 99,9%.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'identification accuracy' is primarily a technical and scientific term used in fields such as cybersecurity, law enforcement, biometrics, and artificial intelligence. In Brazil, it gains importance in discussions about digital security and surveillance technology development. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in contexts of border security, criminal justice, and emerging tech regulation. The term reflects growing concerns about reliable identification in an increasingly digital world.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
identification precisionrecognition accuracydetection accuracyidentification rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
identification errorfalse identificationmisidentificationidentification failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisão de identificação
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
precisão de identificação
Common in tech industry and business sectors
Rio de Janeiro
precisão de identificação
Used in security and law enforcement contexts
Portugal
precisão de identificação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used as 'taxa de identificação' in some technical contexts

Related Words

biometric identificationfacial recognitionidentity verificationauthenticationerror ratefalse positivefalse negative

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the mark (when identification accuracy is high)
spot on (when identification is accurate)
misread the situation (when identification accuracy is low)
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