ACCURATELY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

accurately

adverb

Definition of accurately

as in precisely

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Recent Examples of accurately Dussey’s country, Togo, a West African nation bordering Ghana and Burkina Faso, was the driving force behind a UN General Assembly vote to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 Creative nonfiction likewise aims to accurately convey reality while emphasizing literary style. — Amy Cannon, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Here are the differences between a nightgown and a muumuu—or more accurately, muumuu. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 The Foward Gauss Hidden Camera Detector is a great option, too, recommended by a former FBI agent and features an infrared laser detector that shoppers say can accurately detect camera lenses in the dark. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accurately

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precisely

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The oxygen isotopes within the meteorites’ organic matter fall precisely along or near the Carbonaceous Chondrite Anhydrous Mineral (CCAM) line.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Fortunately for those who are tired of the political fireworks and simply want to enjoy outstanding presentations on the Declaration of Independence and the uniqueness of the American experiment, several current exhibitions offer precisely that.

— Michael Auslin, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2026

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