Exactitud (en. Accuracy)

/eksak.ti.dud/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Quality of something that is precise and true.
The accuracy of the experiment's results was admirable.
La exactitud de los resultados del experimento fue admirable.
Conformity with truth or reality.
We need to ensure the accuracy of the provided data.
Necesitamos garantizar la exactitud de los datos proporcionados.
Degree to which an instrument measures correctly.
The accuracy of the thermometer is fundamental to the experiment.
La exactitud del termómetro es fundamental para el experimento.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'exactitudo', which means precision or exactness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on point
It is said of something that is exactly correct.
en el punto
hit the nail on the head
To be perfectly exact or accurate in something.
dar en el clavo
measure accurately
To make a measurement that is precise and correct.
medir con exactitud

Related Words

precision
Quality of being precise.
precisión
verity
Quality of being true.
veracidad
rigor
Strict attention to detail.
rigor

Slang Meanings

Adjust everything to perfection.
When cooking, you need accuracy in the amount of ingredients.
Cuando cocinas, necesitas exactitud en la cantidad de ingredientes.
To be exact in a deal or agreement.
Our pact was based on the accuracy of the facts.
Nuestro pacto se basaba en la exactitud de los hechos.