accurate
adjective
ac·cu·rate
ˈa-kyə-rət 
ˈa-k(ə-)rət
1
: free from error especially as the result of care
an accurate diagnosis
2
: conforming exactly to truth or to a standard : exact
providing accurate color
3
: able to give an accurate result
an accurate gauge
4
: going to, reaching, or hitting the intended target : not missing the target
an accurate shot/kick
The next play, Johnson fielded a sharp grounder and made an accurate throw to first.—
Joe Smith
Joe Smith5
: tending to hit the intended target
an accurate free-throw shooter
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Examples of accurate in a Sentence
The model is accurate down to the tiniest details.
Her novel is historically accurate.
The machines were not yet accurate enough to give useful results.
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
This is where the LG G4 really excels, with colors that are just as accurate and much closer to covering the full digital cinema color space.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Experts believe polling will be more accurate this year, as adjustments now better account for likely Trump supporters who were previously underrepresented in the polls.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The internal rankings of the top-selling and most-streamed albums and songs are often an accurate reflection of how deeply the new wound is being felt.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
This is where the LG G4 really excels, with colors that are just as accurate and much closer to covering the full digital cinema color space.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Experts believe polling will be more accurate this year, as adjustments now better account for likely Trump supporters who were previously underrepresented in the polls.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The internal rankings of the top-selling and most-streamed albums and songs are often an accurate reflection of how deeply the new wound is being felt.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accurate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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accurate
adjective
ac·cu·rate
ˈak-yə-rət
1
: free from mistakes especially as the result of care
an accurate count
2
: agreeing exactly with truth or a standard
an accurate copy
3
: able to give an accurate result
an accurate gauge
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