information accuracy

[/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈækjərəsi/]
noun phrasefemininepl: information accuracies / accuracies of information
precisão da informação
1. The degree to which information is correct, precise, and free from errors or distortions
The information accuracy of the medical records is critical for patient safety.
A precisão da informação nos registros médicos é crítica para a segurança do paciente.
2. The quality of data being reliable, valid, and truthful in representation
We must verify information accuracy before publishing the report.
Devemos verificar a precisão da informação antes de publicar o relatório.
3. Conformity of information to facts or standards without significant deviation
The company implemented procedures to ensure information accuracy in their database.
A empresa implementou procedimentos para garantir a precisão das informações em seu banco de dados.
In Brazil, information accuracy (precisão da informação) is increasingly emphasized in corporate governance, healthcare compliance, and government transparency initiatives. In the USA, this term is critical in data science, business intelligence, and quality assurance sectors. Both cultures prioritize this concept in the digital age due to regulatory compliance and consumer trust concerns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data accuracyfactual correctnessprecisionreliabilityauthenticityveracity
Antonyms / Antônimos
inaccuracymisinformationfalsehooddistortionerror

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precisão da informação
Standard term used in business, healthcare, and academic contexts
São Paulo
precisão de dados / acurácia da informação
Both terms are used, with 'acurácia' gaining popularity in tech sector
Rio de Janeiro
precisão da informação
Traditional usage, preferred in formal documentation
Portugal
exatidão da informação / precisão da informação
Both terms accepted; 'exatidão' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

data qualityfact-checkingverificationvalidationcredibilityauthenticity

Related Idioms & Phrases

to verify information accuracy
to ensure information accuracy
information accuracy is paramount
maintaining information accuracy
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