accurate
AK-yuu-riht
Accurate (adj) means Correct and free from error; exact. Example: “The weather forecast turned out to be surprisingly accurate.”
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Correct and free from error; exact.
"The weather forecast turned out to be surprisingly accurate."
"Please provide an accurate description of the damage."
"Is this clock accurate, or does it run a few minutes fast?"
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accurate information
highly accurate
accurate description
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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."
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What does “accurate” mean?
The word “accurate” means correct and free from error; exact.
How do you pronounce “accurate”?
“Accurate” is pronounced AK-yuu-riht (/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “accurate” in a sentence?
Here is “accurate” used in a sentence: “The weather forecast turned out to be surprisingly accurate.”
What is another word for “accurate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accurate” include correct, exact, nice, just and particular.
What is the opposite of “accurate”?
The opposite of “accurate” — its antonyms — is inaccurate.
What part of speech is “accurate”?
“Accurate” is an adjective.
Where does the word “accurate” come from?
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.".
Is “accurate” a common word?
“Accurate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between accurate and precise?
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.
What is the difference between accurate and correct?
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.
What is the opposite of accurate?
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.
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