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accurately-updated

|ac-cu-rate-ly-up-dat-ed|

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/ˈækjərətli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/

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/ˈækjʊrətli ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪd/

(accurate)

exactness

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounNounVerbVerb
accuratemore accuratemost accurateaccuracyanswercomputeanswer
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accurate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accuratus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cura' meant 'care.' 'Update' comes from the combination of 'up' and 'date,' meaning to bring something to the present time.

Historical Evolution

'accuratus' transformed into the French word 'accurate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accurate.' 'Update' was formed in modern English by combining 'up' and 'date.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'accurate' meant 'done with care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'precise and correct.' 'Update' has maintained its meaning of bringing something to the present time.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

updated in a manner that is precise and correct.

The database is accurately-updated every night to ensure data integrity.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 21:08