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accurate

//ˈak.jʊ.ɹɪt//

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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Forms

Comparative
more accurate
Superlative
most accurate

Definitions

  1. 1.Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty.

    • For more than 90% of the figures (mostly drawn during 1976-1990), either a scale, or the given magnification, will allow the user to derive accurate measurements, even when these are lacking in the diagnosis.
  2. 2.Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits.

    • My horoscopes I read last week were surprisingly accurate.
  3. 3.On course to hit, or successful in hitting, a target; well-aimed.

  4. 4.Capable of consistently hitting a target, especially using some weapon or tool.

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #2593

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd

Proto-Italic *ad

Proto-Italic *ad-

Latin ad-

Proto-Indo-European *kʷey-

Proto-Indo-European *kʷeys-der.

Proto-Italic *kʷoizā

Latin cūra

Proto-Indo-European *-h₂

Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂

Proto-Indo-European *-yéti

Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti

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