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
4
: going to, reaching, or hitting the intended target : not missing the target
an accurate shot/kick The next play, Johnson fielded a sharp grounder and made an accurate throw to first.— Joe Smith
5
: tending to hit the intended target
an accurate free-throw shooter
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Time Traveler for accurate
The first known use of accurate was circa 1599
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