'accurately' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cura' meant 'care.' 'Measured' comes from Latin 'mensurare,' meaning 'to measure.'

'accuratus' transformed into the Old French word 'acurat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accurate.' 'Mensurare' evolved into the Old French 'mesurer,' leading to the modern English 'measure.'

Initially, 'accurate' meant 'done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'correct and precise.' 'Measure' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to ascertain the size, amount, or degree.'