Accurate
/ˈækjʊrət/
adjectiveBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Being correct in all details; exact.
/ˈækjʊrət/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Free from error; exact.
The map provided accurate directions to the destination.
💡 Simply: Exactly right; without mistakes.
More Examples
2
Her assessment of the situation was remarkably accurate.
How It's Used
Science
"Accurate measurements are crucial for a successful experiment."
Journalism
"The reporter aimed for accurate reporting of the event."
From Latin *accuratus, past participle of *accurāre "to take care of, prepare," from *ad- "to" + *cūra "care."
The word has been used with its current meaning since the 16th century.
Memory tip
Think 'accurate' as 'acting with care' (from its Latin roots).
Practice
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