Academic / B1

AK-y-uh-r-uh-t/ˈækjərət/

Accurate means correct in detail, with no mistakes. A number, a report, or a measurement can be accurate. Exact is about matching a figure perfectly (the exact time); precise is similar, often for science. Correct is broader: a correct answer may still be rough. Accuracy is the noun you will see in exams.

Meaning

Correct and without mistakes.

Examples

• “The weather report was surprisingly accurate.”
• “Please give an accurate description of the event.”
• “The figures in the report were not accurate.”

Good to know

accurate information / figure / report. Noun: accuracy. Broader: correct.

Near in meaning

exact, precise

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