accurate

The word “accurate” means correct and free from error; exact.

“Accurate” is pronounced AK-yuu-riht (/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ in IPA).

Here is “accurate” used in a sentence: “The weather forecast turned out to be surprisingly accurate.”

Words with a similar meaning to “accurate” include correct, exact, nice, just and particular.

The opposite of “accurate” — its antonyms — is inaccurate.

“Accurate” is an adjective.

The word “accurate” comes from Latin. From Latin accuratus, "prepared with care," from ad- plus curare, "to take care of" — related to the English word "cure.".

“Accurate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

Accurate means close to the true or correct value. Precise means consistent and finely detailed, giving the same result each time. A measurement can be precise but inaccurate, repeatedly wrong in the same way, or accurate but not precise. Ideally you want both: on target and tightly repeatable.

The two are close. 'Correct' simply means right, with no error. 'Accurate' adds a sense of exactness and faithfulness to detail, especially in measurement or description. An answer is correct or not; a map, clock, or figure is accurate when it matches reality closely. Accuracy implies degree, while correctness is more absolute.

The direct opposite is 'inaccurate,' meaning containing errors or not matching the truth. Related antonyms include wrong, incorrect, imprecise, faulty, and misleading. Which fits best depends on the cause: 'imprecise' suggests vagueness, while 'inaccurate' and 'wrong' point to a genuine mismatch with the facts.