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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AI tools are often responsible for “hallucinations,” making up information that isn’t accurate.

From The Wall Street Journal

I am not sure whether this is accurate or whether such services could be a scam.

From MarketWatch

These are the first figures produced under a new system for estimating poverty levels, which the government says is more accurate.

From BBC

At the highest level we have reinforced the idea that every call is important, or worse, that the standard should be 100% accuracy, when not even the robots themselves are 100% accurate.

From The Wall Street Journal

"People are already familiar with the current SPF numbering system and it's used around the world. The numbers just need to be accurate."

From BBC

accurate

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