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Accurate

Verb / ˈækjɜ:ʌt / Another word for accurate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accurate means exact or correct in all details.

Synonyms & similar words

inaccurate precise exact precise correct exact true faithful reliable trustworthy valid veracious right literal factual authentic genuine

Synonyms by register

Formal

precise exact correct veracious

Informal

spot-on on the money right on dead right

Literary

unerring true

Antonyms

inaccurate wrong incorrect imprecise faulty erroneous

Common collocations

  • accurate information
  • accurate measurement
  • accurate prediction
  • accurate assessment
  • accurate description
  • accurate estimate
  • accurate diagnosis

Word family

noun accuracy
adverb accurately

Usage note

Often used with 'information', 'data', 'measurements', or 'predictions'. Avoid using 'accurate' to mean 'fair' or 'unbiased'; 'impartial' or 'objective' are better choices for that meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The clock was accurate and showed the correct time.
  2. The scientist's measurements were accurate.
  3. The teacher graded the test with accurate answers.
  4. The weather forecast was accurate and predicted rain.
  5. The map was accurate and showed the correct location.

Quotes

  • Accuracy is the twin brother of honesty; inaccuracy, of dishonesty. - Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Accuracy of observation is the equivalent of accuracy of thinking. - Wallace Stevens
  • Accuracy is to a newspaper what virtue is to a lady, but a newspaper can always print a retraction. - Adlai E. Stevenson

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