adj.
Pronunciation: ' a-ky ə -r ə t, ' a-k( ə -)r ə t
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 \ ' a-ky ə -r ə t-l ē , ' a-k( ə -)r ə t-, ' a-k(y) ə rt- \ adverb
– ac · cu · rate · ness \ -ky ə -r ə t-n ə s, -k( ə -)r ə t-n ə s \ noun