1
as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Spring ushers in plush greenery and flowers, which also means pollen, dander, dust, and allergens floating around in a humid atmosphere.
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Your provider may also order pulmonary function tests, spirometry, and imaging scans to provide an accurate diagnosis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
The United States should immediately resume sharing influenza data with WHO’s databases, providing the most accurate picture of circulating strains.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
Urban Planning By creating highly accurate 3D models of cities, project managers and architects can visualize the entire urban environment, simulate changes and make more informed decisions.
—Carlos Melendez, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Shalwah Evans, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Your provider may also order pulmonary function tests, spirometry, and imaging scans to provide an accurate diagnosis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025
The United States should immediately resume sharing influenza data with WHO’s databases, providing the most accurate picture of circulating strains.
—Richard Hughes Iv, Baltimore Sun, 19 Mar. 2025
Urban Planning By creating highly accurate 3D models of cities, project managers and architects can visualize the entire urban environment, simulate changes and make more informed decisions.
—Carlos Melendez, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
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What Happens Next If Morgan is correct, Harry's standing in the broader royal family may be worse than previously thought.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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From a technical standpoint, McCartney said, Rich might have been correct.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This bundle comes with a folio case and Lenovo's excellent Tab Pen Plus, with pressure and tilt detection for more precise control.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the Polestar 2, range drops in increments of 10 miles but the Polestar 3 gives more precise estimations.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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On the bright side, healthy lifestyle choices, such as a good diet and regular exercise, offer even greater heart health protection for women.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Any good headphones already do this to a certain extent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
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Here’s one that’s also extremely interesting to me based on some of our brightest experts predicting the kinds of human-computer interactions that look and seem authentic to the human user.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between the cast is expected to feel effortlessly authentic, as Kardashian and Anthony share a long-standing real-life friendship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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When sunsets and earthquakes and birth and death are reduced to mathematical equations and scientific and medical explanations, wonder and awe can easily disappear.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The exhibit traces its origin to a mathematical puzzle published in a 1902 newspaper.—
Lyndie Chiou,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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The exact streaming date hasn’t been announced, so make sure to stay tuned for updates.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While Jordan's exact role in the team is unclear, Wallace revealed that Jordan's presence provides a big boost to the team's confidence.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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