accurate

ac-cu-rate · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Correct in all details; free from errors.

  2. 2.

    Capable of or successful in reaching an intended target.

  3. 3.

    Conforming exactly to a standard or truth.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    accurate to within — Correct within a specified margin.
  • •
    reasonably accurate — Fairly correct, though not perfect.

Related words

Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, wrong
See also: accuracy, accurately, correct, precise
Synonyms: correct, exact, precise, true

Etymology

From Latin accuratus ("done with care"), past participle of accurare ("to take care of"), from ad- ("to") + curare ("to take care"), from cura ("care").