accurate

ac·cu·rate

adjective \ˈa-kyə-rət, ˈa-k(ə-)rət\

Definition of ACCURATE

1

: free from error especially as the result of care <an accurate diagnosis>

2

: conforming exactly to truth or to a standard : exact <providing accurate color>

3

: able to give an accurate result <an accurate gauge>

— ac·cu·rate·ly \ˈa-kyə-rət-lē, ˈa-k(ə-)rət-, ˈa-k(y)ərt-\ adverb

— ac·cu·rate·ness \-kyə-rət-nəs, -k(ə-)rət-nəs\ noun

Examples of ACCURATE

1. The model is accurate down to the tiniest details.
2. Her novel is historically accurate.
3. The machines were not yet accurate enough to give useful results.

Origin of ACCURATE

Latin accuratus, from past participle of accurare to take care of, from ad- + cura care

First Known Use: 1596

Related to ACCURATE

Synonyms

correct, bang on [chiefly British], dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious

Antonyms

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

Related Words

legitimate, logical, sound, valid; errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect; rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

See Synonym Discussion at correct