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Which theory is famous for making unusually accurate predictions when tested by experiment?

accurate

[ak-yer-it] / ˈæk jər ɪt /




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It wasn't like they were under major pressure - the hosts are a pretty toothless side - but neither were they accurate or energetic.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

"Massive stars at low metallicity are particularly important for building accurate models of early galaxies," Telford said.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The report does at least offer an accurate critique that schools contribute to an admissions race by rating high school students on “holistic” standards based largely on extracurricular activities rather than achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

The challenges these borrowers are experiencing as described in the suit are just one example of the difficulties people face in making sure basic information about their loans is accurate, Connor said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

That seemed the most accurate, though if Tartarus was a dome, Annabeth guessed it was like the sky—with no real bottom but made of multiple layers, each one darker and less hospitable than the last.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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