Data Accuracy
The dimension of data quality that measures whether data correctly reflects the real-world attribute it describes.
Why it matters
Inaccurate product data actively misleads downstream users. A missing field is visible; an incorrect field may be invisible until a physical part fails.
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Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “Data Accuracy.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/data-accuracy