Accurate vs Exact vs Precise vs True

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Accurate

Top 1000 (molto comune)B2adjective

Exact

Top 2000 (comune)A2adjective

Precise

Top 2000 (comune)B2adjective

True

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1adjective
 AccurateExactPreciseTrue
Pronuncia🇬🇧 //ˈæk.jʊ.rət//🇺🇸 //ˈæk.jɚ.ət//🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzækt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzækt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈsaɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈsaɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/truː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/truː/"]/
SignificatoCorrect and true in every detail.Something that is completely correct or precise.Exact and clear without mistakes.Correct or real; not false.
EsempioThe data must be accurate to ensure reliable results.I need the exact amount of money for the purchase.The scientist provided a precise measurement of the chemical reaction.The story is true, and I believe every word of it.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRB2A2B2A1
Categoria grammaticaleadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Collocazioniaccurate measurement, accurate data, accurate information, accurate assessmentexact location, exact amount, exact match, exact time, exact detailsbe, become, make something, extremely, incredibly, infinitely, about, in, be, become, make something, extremely, incredibly, infinitely, about, inbe, ring, seem, especially, particularly, very, be, feel, remain, absolutely, to, true to your word
Contrariinaccurate, wrong, falseapproximate, imprecise, vagueimprecise, vague, generalfalse, untrue, incorrect
Errori comuniConfused 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.Confused with 'exactly'; 'exact' is an adjective, while 'exactly' is an adverb., Using 'exact' with countable nouns without an article; e.g., it should be 'the exact answer'., Overusing 'exact' when 'accurate' or 'correct' might be more suitable.Using 'precise' when 'exact' is more suitable., Confusing 'precise' with 'specific'., Saying 'more precise' instead of 'more precise than'.Confused with 'truly' as an adverb., 'True' is often misspelled as 'tru'., Used the phrase 'true in' instead of 'true to'.
Note d'usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts, 'accurate' is appropriate for discussions requiring precision, like science, data, or personal assessment.Use 'exact' when you want to emphasize precise details or correctness. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual or slang settings.Use 'precise' when you want to describe something that is very accurate or detailed. It is appropriate in both everyday and formal contexts, but avoid using it when describing vague or approximate situations.Used when confirming the accuracy of something. Appropriate in both casual and serious contexts. Avoid in overly casual settings when it may sound too blunt.

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Domande frequenti: Accurate vs Exact vs Precise vs True

Qual è la differenza tra Accurate, Exact, Precise e True?

Accurate: Correct and true in every detail. Exact: Something that is completely correct or precise. Precise: Exact and clear without mistakes. True: Correct or real; not false.

Accurate, Exact, Precise e True sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Accurate: B2, Exact: A2, Precise: B2, True: A1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Accurate, Exact, Precise e True?

Accurate: adjective, Exact: adjective, Precise: adjective, True: adjective.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Accurate: The data must be accurate to ensure reliable results. Exact: I need the exact amount of money for the purchase. Precise: The scientist provided a precise measurement of the chemical reaction. True: The story is true, and I believe every word of it.

Posso usare Accurate, Exact, Precise e True in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Accurate, Exact, Precise e True sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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