1
as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception
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2
as in true
following an original exactly
an accurate translation of the original story
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3
as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an accurate thermometer accurate measurements
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Recent Examples of accurate
Bakers and cooks alike know that the success of most recipes rises and falls with accurate measurements.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
In terms of the actual processes and rituals inherent to the death of a pope and the subsequent conclave, Conclave is accurate in several ways.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Describing a person as having autism level 1 is the most accurate way to identify someone who has been diagnosed with the least severe level of autism.4
Causes of Level 1 Autism
While the exact cause of level 1 autism is unclear, researchers recognize that autism is not caused by just one thing.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
In terms of the actual processes and rituals inherent to the death of a pope and the subsequent conclave, Conclave is accurate in several ways.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Describing a person as having autism level 1 is the most accurate way to identify someone who has been diagnosed with the least severe level of autism.4
Causes of Level 1 Autism
While the exact cause of level 1 autism is unclear, researchers recognize that autism is not caused by just one thing.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accurate
Adjective
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Ars Technica: Your AI take is that neither the dystopian view of sentient AI or the utopian view is necessarily correct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roth was correct as the rain didn’t start for more than 90 minutes, which seemingly would have given the Royals and Rockies a chance to get a good chunk of the game played.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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The most selective institutions sometimes take a more cautious approach to deferrals, particularly when managing precise class sizes or specialized programs.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But researchers also determined a precise mixture of extra ingredients to give their faux-calamari its familiar textural springiness.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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Okay, top-10 best movie entrance of all time for Blake Lively.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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The forthcoming rain was good news for crews battling a wildfire in central New Jersey that erupted on April 22 and has consumed 12,250 acres.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Math Expressions let creators place complex mathematical notations directly into layouts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the game depends on the answer to a mathematical puzzle that is almost 180 years old: Are there an infinite number of prime number twins?—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exact amount of time will depend on the loan, the FSA says.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Yet Schlossberg is careful to note that May did not shadow-direct the movie during production.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Accurate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accurate. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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