Meaning

Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty..

Definitions by Sense

1. Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty.
2. Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits.
3. On course to hit, or successful in hitting, a target; well-aimed.
4. Capable of consistently hitting a target, especially using some weapon or tool.
5. (obsolete) Precisely fixed; executed with care; careful.

Example Sentences

an accurate calculator

an accurate measure

accurate knowledge

For more than 90% of the figures (mostly drawn during 1976-1990), either a scale, or the given magnification, will allow the user to derive accurate measurements, even when these are lacking in the diagnosis.

My horoscopes I read last week were surprisingly accurate.

an accurate pass

an accurate shot

an accurate marksman

Word Forms

• more accurate
• most accurate

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Use accurate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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