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accurate

ac·cu·rate [ ákyərət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. correct: giving a correct or truthful representation of something
Their account of the incident was not entirely accurate.

2. free from errors: precise or free from errors
an accurate typist

3. providing information to accepted standard: capable of providing information in accordance with an accepted standard
an accurate watch

[Late 16th century. < Latin accuratus "done with care" < cura "care"]

ac·cu·rate·ly adverb
ac·cu·rate·ness noun
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