From root: tumpak
Usage Note
Katumpakan describes the degree of correctness or precision in a statement or measurement.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang katumpakan. "
Natural Translation
Accuracy is important.
Literal Translation
Important the accuracy.
" Pinahahalagahan namin ang katumpakan ng data. "
Natural Translation
We value the accuracy of the data.
Literal Translation
Value we the accuracy of data.
" Bago namin ilathala ang ulat, sinusuri muna namin ang katumpakan ng bawat numero upang walang mapuna. "
Natural Translation
Before we publish the report, we first check the accuracy of every number so nothing can be criticized.
Literal Translation
Before we publish the report, check first we the accuracy of each number so-that none can-be-criticized.
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