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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After all, few composers so accurately communicate the wonder and pain of early life, and young Sammy Fabelman's life is full of both. Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026 The budget must accurately address the burden on residents, requiring adjustments and preparation for future needs. Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026 Humphrey, determined to recreate the video as accurately as possible, worked with Southwest to film her parody on a real plane with the same flight attendant from the first video. Kate Perez, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026 However, a study published in last month in the journal Nature Communications identified a new way to accurately predict asthma attacks up to five years in advance—by looking at specific biomarkers in the blood. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accurately

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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 19 Feb. 2026.

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