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accuracy  

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  • Accuracy is defined as the closeness of observations to the truth. Within geographic information science, this definition does not necessarily cater for all situations associated with geographic information—hence the use of alternative terms, such as uncertainty, precision, and vagueness. [Source: Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science; Accuracy]

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