Cool MateAccurate
UK //ˈæk.jʊ.rət//US //ˈæk.jɚ.ət//
Definition
Correct and free from error; precise.
In simple words: Correct and true in every detail.
Examples
- The data must be accurate to ensure reliable results.
- She needs an accurate account of what happened at the meeting.
- His accurate assessment of the situation impressed the team.
- The map is not accurate and may lead to confusion.
- For accurate results, follow the instructions carefully.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'accurate' is appropriate for discussions requiring precision, like science, data, or personal assessment.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'act' in 'accurate' to remember it's about truth and correctness.
Collocations
- accurate measurement
- accurate data
- accurate information
- accurate assessment
Synonyms
- exact
- correct
- precise
- right
- true
Antonyms
- inaccurate
- wrong
- false
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'exact', which means completely correct.
- Used to describe people instead of information or measurements.
- Using 'accurate' in a figurative sense where 'close' would be more appropriate.