accurately
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for accurately, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a correct or exact way; without error.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “accurately” mean?
The word “accurately” means in a correct or exact way; without error. In plain terms, done correctly and without mistakes.
How do you pronounce “accurately”?
“Accurately” is pronounced AK-yuh-riht-lee (/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “accurately” in a sentence?
Here is “accurately” used in a sentence: “The results were recorded accurately by the lab technician.”
What part of speech is “accurately”?
“Accurately” is an adverb.
Is “accurately” a common word?
“Accurately” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between accurately and precisely?
Accurately means correctly — without error and true to the facts — while precisely means exactly, with fine detail. A weather forecast can be accurate (it rained, as predicted) without being precise (it gave no exact start time); ideally, a measurement is both.
What is the difference between accurately and correctly?
They overlap heavily, and in many sentences either works. Accurately tends to describe measuring, describing, reporting, or reproducing something without error, while correctly is broader and covers anything done the right way, such as answering correctly or installing a part correctly.
What verbs commonly go with accurately?
Accurately most often modifies verbs of measuring and describing: measure, predict, reflect, describe, report, portray, and estimate accurately. For example, "the survey accurately reflects public opinion."