adj
accurate
AK-yuu-riht
adj
1
Correct and free from error; exact.
"The weather forecast turned out to be surprisingly accurate."
"Please provide an accurate description of the damage."
How to Use Accurate
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Common pairings
accurate information
highly accurate
accurate description
Word Forms
more accurate comparative, most accurate superlative
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Etymology
From Latin accuratus, "prepared with care," from ad- plus curare, "to take care of" — related to the English word "cure."