accurately

adverb

ac·​cu·​rate·​ly ˈa-kyə-rət-lē How to pronounce accurately (audio)
ˈa-k(ə-)rət-
ˈa-k(y)ərt-
Synonyms of accuratelynext
: in an accurate manner : without mistakes or errors
It is very difficult to predict the weather accurately.
The book's title does not accurately reflect its subject.
For the first time, Europeans could accurately visualize their continent in a way that enabled them to improvise new navigational routes instead of simply going from point to point.Julie Rehmeyer

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Get comfortable calculating it accurately, because a sloppy SDE calculation is one of the fastest ways to lose credibility with a serious buyer before negotiations even begin. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 How accurately can computational models predict the behavior of the heat pipes under the extreme temperatures expected during operation? Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The apparently illusory swings show the difficulty of accurately counting homeless people in the expanse of north Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 There’s no one way to accurately predict which diseases will peak in Boise-area schools and when. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accurately

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of accurately was in 1581

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“Accurately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accurately. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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