L'exactitude (en. Accuracy)

/lɛɡ.ZAK.ti.tyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The quality of something that is exact.
The exactness of the results is essential in science.
L'exactitude des résultats est essentielle en science.
The fact of being in accordance with reality or truth.
He verified the exactness of his information.
Il a vérifié l'exactitude de ses informations.
The quality of what is precise and correct.
The exactness of the measurements is crucial in this project.
L'exactitude des mesures est cruciale dans ce projet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'exactitudo', derived from 'exactus', which means 'exact'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with exactness
in a precise and correct manner.
avec exactitude
verify the exactness
confirm that something is correct.
vérifier l'exactitude
need for exactness
require precision and rigor.
avoir besoin d'exactitude

Related Words

exact
Which is in accordance with reality.
exact
precise
Which is clear, sharp, and unambiguous.
précis
rigorous
Which adheres to strict rules.
rigoureux

Slang Meanings

Right on target
His answer was right on target; he showed great exactness.
Sa réponse était dans le mille, il a montré une grande exactitude.
It's perfect
Everything is perfect in this report; no errors.
Tout est carré dans ce rapport, pas d'erreurs.