Main Entry:

ac·cu·rate

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-kyə-rət, ˈa-k(ə-)rət\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin accuratus, from past participle of accurare to take care of, from ad- + cura care

Date:

1596

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>

synonyms see correct

— ac·cu·rate·ly \ˈa-kyə-rət-lē, ˈa-k(ə-)rət-, ˈa-k(y)ərt-\ adverb

— ac·cu·rate·ness \-kyə-rət-nəs, -k(ə-)rət-nəs\ noun