ac·cu·rate
(ak'yoor it, -yer-) adj. [L
accuratus, pp. of acurare < ad-, to + curare, to
take care < cura, care: see CURE] 1 careful, and
exact 2 free from mistakes or errors; precise 3 adhering
closely to a standard [an accurate thermometer] -SYN.
CORRECT -ac'cu·rate|ly adv. -ac'cu·rate·ness
n.