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Definition of accurate adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

        

    accurate

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈækyərət//
     
     
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  1. 1correct and true in every detail an accurate description/account/calculation accurate information/data Accurate records must be kept. The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels.
  2. 2able to give completely correct information or to do something in an exact way a highly accurate electronic compass accurate to within 3 mm My watch is not very accurate. Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings.
  3. 3an accurate throw, shot, weapon, etc. hits or reaches the thing that it was aimed at opposite inaccurate
 accurately adverb
 
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The article accurately reflects public opinion. You need to hit the ball accurately. AWL Collocationsaccurateaccurate adjective
  • assessment
  • diagnosis
  • estimate, measurement
  • prediction
  • description
  • reflection, representation
  • information
  • record
  • result
  • method
Firms must acquire accurate information from clients about their needs.
  • factually
  • historically
  • scientifically
  • statistically
  • technically
Although this book is historically accurate, it is not a history book.
  • not entirely
  • not strictly
The figures he gave were not strictly accurate.
  • prove
These predictions proved accurate.
  • to
Results are accurate to within 0.2 seconds.inaccurate adjective
  • perception
  • estimate
  • representation
  • information
  • result
  • statement
Inaccurate estimates can lead to overproduction.
  • grossly
Errors in methodology can produce grossly inaccurate results.
  • factually
  • historically
  • scientifically
  • statistically
  • technically
He is technically inaccurate in several of his claims.
  • prove
These predictions may yet prove inaccurate.accuracy noun
  • absolute, pinpoint
  • unerring
The needle has to be positioned with pinpoint accuracy.
  • factual
  • historical
  • scientific
  • technical
Get the manuscript checked for factual accuracy.
  • confirm
  • ensure
  • check
  • test
  • verify
Great care is taken to ensure the accuracy of research data.accurately adverb
  • assess
  • describe
  • diagnose
  • estimate, gauge, measure
  • predict
  • portray
  • reflect
  • reproduce
Your title must accurately reflect the substance of your paper.See accurate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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