accurate

[ak-yer-it] / ˈæk yər ɪt /

ADJECTIVE

precise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic careful correct definite detailed exact factual meticulous proper rigorous scientific skillful solid specific strict systematic true

WEAK

close concrete defined deft discriminating discriminative distinct explicit faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical on the button on the money on the nose particular punctilious punctual regular right rigid scrupulous severe sharp ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless counterfeit easygoing false general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient uncareful uncertain undetailed unreal unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy vague

WEAK

doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable untruthful wrong

ADJECTIVE

correct, without error

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic authoritative conclusive correct definite definitive exact factual perfect strict true truthful valid

WEAK

absolute actual certain errorless faultless final flawless genuine infallible irrefutable official on-target right straight undeniable undisputed unimpeachable unquestionable unrefuted veracious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit dishonest false imprecise inaccurate incomplete inconclusive incorrect indefinite inexact invalid uncertain unreal unreliable untruthful wrong

WEAK

careless doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable vague

Example Sentences

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When has less data produced more accurate results?

From The Wall Street Journal

After conceding four from an accurate first over, Jacks got one to grip to take the leading edge of Mendis.

From BBC

"It was just our inaccuracy. We turned the ball over too much, and when we did get into positions to hurt Ireland we were not accurate and then gave ourselves a mountain to climb."

From BBC

“AI-powered workflows enabled faster, more accurate pricing, reduced days in possession, and improved resale velocity,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

To describe real per capita gross domestic product growth in the EU as strong since 2009 would be generous and far from accurate; it has hardly grown.

From The Wall Street Journal

accurate

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