Exactitude
(noun)
- The state or quality of being exact; precision.
- The quality of being accurate and true to fact.
Origin:
From the latin word "exactus" meaning "done" or "performed" and "-itude" meaning "state or condition of." the word has been in use since the 17th century.
Examples:
- The survey required a high degree of exactitude.
- The scientist was known for her exactitude in her experiments.
- The clock's exactitude was tested by comparing it to an atomic clock.
- The map's exactitude was questioned by the explorer.
- The musician's exactitude was appreciated by the audience.