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accurately

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

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\ˈa-kyə-rət-lē, ˈa-k(ə-)rət-, ˈa-k(y)ərt-\ adverb

— ac·cu·rate·ness

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\-kyə-rət-nəs, -k(ə-)rət-nəs\ noun

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