accuracy
Translation
precision, correctness, exactness
Examples
He questioned the accuracy of the report.
He questioned the accuracy of the report.
She hits the ball with great accuracy.
She hits the ball with great accuracy.
Grammar Patterns
((the ~ of sth.)) the quality of being correct or precise He questioned the accuracy of the report.
((with ~)) doing something correctly or precisely She hits the ball with great accuracy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precision, correctness, exactness; Antonyms: inaccuracy, error
Etymology
From Latin 'accuratus' (done with care), from 'ad-' (to) + 'cura' (care).
Memory Tips
The root 'cura' is related to 'care'. Think of taking great 'care' to be correct and precise.