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- Dictionaryaccurate/ˈakjʊrət/
adjective
- 1. (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact: "accurate information about the illness is essential" Similar Opposite
- 2. (with reference to a weapon, missile, or shot) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target: "reliable, accurate rifles" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈæk.jə.rət / us / ˈæk.jɚ.ət / Add to word list. B1. correct, exact, and without any mistakes: an accurate machine. an accurate description. The figures they have used are just not accurate. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain. We hope to become more accurate in predict ing earthquakes. Opposites. imprecise.
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 adjective accurate comes from the Latin roots ad curare, meaning "to take care," and that is precisely what you do when you make sure something is accurate. You take care to make sure it is perfectly correct: an accurate answer, an accurate headcount, an accurate assessment of the problem.
1. adjective B1+. Accurate information, measurements, and statistics are correct to a very detailed level. An accurate instrument is able to give you information of this kind. Police have stressed that this is the most accurate description of the killer to date.
adj. 1. free from error; conforming to truth: an accurate description. 2. consistent with a standard, rule, or model: an accurate scale. 3. not making mistakes; carefully precise; meticulous: an accurate typist.
adjective. us / ˈæk.jɚ.ət / uk / ˈæk.jə.rət /. Add to word list. B1. correct, exact, and without any mistakes: an accurate machine. an accurate description. The figures they have used are just not accurate. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain.
an accurate description/picture of something; Accurate measurements are essential. I'm not convinced the reports are accurate. The film is not historically accurate. an accurate prediction/estimate/assessment; an accurate representation/portrayal; scientifically accurate information/data; reasonably/entirely/fairly accurate
Definition of accurate adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective accurate mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective accurate, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.
adjective. uk / ˈækjərət / us. Add to word list. B1. correct or exact: accurate information / measurements. She was able to give police a fairly accurate description of the man. Opposite. inaccurate.
