Definition

The condition of being correct or precise in details; the quality of being free from mistakes or errors.

Example

The accurateness of the data collected during the experiment was crucial for the results.

Conversation

I really value the accurateness of the information we use in our projects.

Absolutely, it makes a huge difference in our results.

Yeah, without that level of precision, we could mislead others.

Exactly! It's better to double-check than to make mistakes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accurateness is formed from "accuratus" (from Latin, meaning careful or exact) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being precise or exact.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'careful' ('accuratus') to remember that 'accurateness' means the quality of being precise or exact.

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