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.

Cite this definition

Finocchiaro, Michael. “Data Accuracy.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/data-accuracy