accurately

adverb

ac·​cu·​rate·​ly ˈa-kyə-rət-lē How to pronounce accurately (audio)
ˈa-k(ə-)rət-, 
ˈa-k(y)ərt-
Synonyms of accuratelynext
: in an accurate manner : without mistakes or errors
It is very difficult to predict the weather accurately.
The book's title does not accurately reflect its subject.
For the first time, Europeans could accurately visualize their continent in a way that enabled them to improvise new navigational routes instead of simply going from point to point.—Julie Rehmeyer

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Among the issues Reyes has said warrant examination are the government’s representations about the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac and whether officials accurately disclosed plans to close and redevelop the course. — Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026 Kate’s medical record accurately documented years of conversations about weight and mental health. — Jennifer Silva, STAT, 6 Nov. 2026 OpenAI said specialized training helps the model follow researchers’ restrictions, remain within authorized testing environments, and report findings accurately. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 From the initial charging to the conclusion of the trial, we in the British media are limited to reporting fairly and accurately only what the jury hears each day. — Luke Jones, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accurately

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accurately was in 1581

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“Accurately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accurately. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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