Accurate
/ˈæk.jʊ.rət/noun
Free from error, especially as a result of careful and precise measurement or calculation.
Did you know?The word 'accurate' comes from a Latin term meaning 'to cut off,' suggesting a precise, sharp connection to reality and truth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
accuratus
“Done with care, precise.”
Latin
Latin
ad- + cura
“To towards + care, implying a focus on precision.”
Old French
Old French
acurat
“Exact, precise.”
14th Century
Middle English
acurate
“Exact, correct, or precise.”
Modern English
English
accurate
“Free from error, indicating a high standard of correctness.”