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.