accurateness

Variant of accurate

accurate definition

ac·cu·rate (ak′yə rət)

adjective

  1. careful and exact
  2. free from mistakes or errors; precise
  3. adhering closely to a standard an accurate thermometer

Etymology: L accuratus, pp. of accurare < ad-, to + curare, to take care < cura, care: see cure

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