accurate

One entry found for accurate.

Main Entry: ac·cu·rate
Pronunciation: 'a-ky&-r&t, 'a-k(&-)r&t
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin accuratus, from past participle of accurare to take care of, from ad- + cura care
1 : free from error especially as the result of care <an accurate diagnosis>
2 : conforming exactly to truth or to a standard : EXACT <providing accurate color>
3 : able to give an accurate result <an accurate gauge>
synonym see CORRECT
- ac·cu·rate·ly /'a-ky&-r&t-lE, 'a-k(&-)r&t-, 'a-k(y)&rt-/ adverb
- ac·cu·rate·ness /-ky&-r&t-n&s, -k(&-)r&t-n&s/ noun