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| definition 1: |
When something is accurate, it has no mistakes. It is exactly right.
Amy checked all her facts to make sure her report was accurate.The story about the fire in the newspaper was completely accurate.- synonyms:
- correct, exact, flawless, perfect, precise, right, true, truthful
- similar words:
- faithful, honest, just, proper, thorough, valid
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| definition 2: |
When you are accurate, you don't make any mistakes because you are very careful.
Scientists try to be very accurate when they take measurements.- synonyms:
- careful, precise, thorough
- similar words:
- close, detailed
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| related words: |
careful, truthful |
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| derivations: |
accurately (adv.), accurateness (n.) |
Word Builder: accurate +
- accurately:
in an accurate way.
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