spot-on

adjective

ˈspät-ˈän How to pronounce spot-on (audio)
Definition of spot-onnext
1
as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard for an inside mount for window blinds, your measurements had better be spot-on

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2
as in precise
meeting the highest standard of accuracy a spot-on prediction of the movie's gross on its opening weekend

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Recent Examples of spot-on One brand might deliver spot-on doses backed by rigorous testing for quality, while another might have wildly different concentrations than the label claims. — Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 So, Apple’s suggestion of 30 minutes plus seems spot-on. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 This is a spot-on lookalike to Hathaway’s relaxed set. — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Rubens got their opposing temperaments spot-on in a double portrait from 1603. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spot-on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot-on
  1. accurate
  2. precise
  3. correct
  4. mathematical
  5. true
  6. good
Adjective
  • However, El Niños of the past are not necessarily an accurate guide to El Niños of the future, experts say.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The defense firm says the missile uses an advanced navigation system and is exceptionally accurate.
    — Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of accurate
Adjective
  • And most simulants of lunar material are faithful in their geological characteristics, to simulate the lunar surface and its dust, rather than the precise chemistry within.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • How the landslide happened The precise cause of the landslide remains under investigation.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of precise
Adjective
  • Processor defenses leave a tiny opening Modern processors improve performance by predicting which path a program is likely to follow and beginning the work before the correct path is confirmed.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said the school also improved its graduation rate from 75% to 95% and its faculty saw in the number holding the proper credentials — from 43 to more than 90 who have the correct subject matter licenses.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of correct
Adjective
  • Silicon Valley insisted that their tools could finally eliminate uncertainty and subjectivity from juridical decision and instantiate a perfectly mathematical official antiracism in criminal justice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • MagicalAuth uses that key to answer a mathematical challenge during authentication.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of mathematical
Adjective
  • But the truer thread running through his music was as much about urgency as death.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Among those in the record crowd was former Orlando Magic star Grant Hill, whose daughter Lael is a true freshman defender from Windermere for the Gators and a product of Lake Highland Prep.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • These seven hotels and experiences are for the active voyager who is never too far from their golf clubs, knows where all the best tennis courts are and is always game for a new sport.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
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“Spot-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot-on. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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