B2adjective 1K

Accurate

🇬🇧 UK //ˈæk.jʊ.rət// 🇺🇸 US //ˈæk.jɚ.ət//

Meaning of Accurate

Correct and free from error; precise.

In simple words: Correct and true in every detail.

Accurate in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Accurate

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.

Related words

Collocations with Accurate

• accurate measurement
• accurate data
• accurate information
• accurate assessment

Synonyms for Accurate

• exact
• correct
• precise
• right
• true

Opposites of Accurate

• inaccurate
• wrong
• false

Common mistakes with Accurate

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Accurate

What does Accurate mean?

Correct and true in every detail.

What is the definition of Accurate?

Correct and free from error; precise.

How do you use Accurate in a sentence?

The data must be accurate to ensure reliable results.

Can you give another example of Accurate?

She needs an accurate account of what happened at the meeting.

What are synonyms for Accurate?

Common alternatives include exact, correct, precise, right, true.

What is the opposite of Accurate?

Opposite meanings include inaccurate, wrong, false.

What words go with Accurate?

It commonly pairs with accurate measurement, accurate data, accurate information, accurate assessment.

What are common mistakes when using Accurate?

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.

How do you pronounce Accurate?

US: //ˈæk.jɚ.ət//, UK: //ˈæk.jʊ.rət//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Accurate?

Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'accurate' is appropriate for discussions requiring precision, like science, data, or personal assessment.

What CEFR level is Accurate?

"Accurate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.