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accurate

[ak-yer-it] / ˈæk yər ɪt /




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Varsha’s recall of this region is extraordinarily accurate, and Shoma is soon struck by her other uncanny faculties, such as precognition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“The truth is we are taking extra steps to ensure the voting process is accessible and the vote count is accurate and reliable, and that’s why it takes a long time,” said Alexander.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Combined with radiocarbon dating of fabric fragments preserved inside several helmets, the approach allowed researchers to establish a highly accurate age for the artifacts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

While not an official count, the tally has been an accurate indicator of the final result in previous polls.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“No? But you figured an easier and more accurate way to check longitude. Astronomers and scientists have been working on that quite a while—for several hundred years.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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