Word
accurate
Phoneticsac·cu·rate, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈækjɝət/
UK/ˈækjʊɹət/
Definitions
01correct and exact
B1 · Intermediate Academic
adj. correct in every detail and without any mistakes.
adj. conforming exactly to truth or to a standard; free from error or defect.
日本語:正確※
“The scientist made sure her measurements were accurate before publishing the results.”
“The historical drama was praised for its accurate portrayal of life in the nineteenth century, from the costumes to the social etiquette.”
Usage
Often used with 'highly' or 'remarkably' to show a high degree of precision.
Pitfall
The news report was very precision.
The news report was very accurate.
Use the adjective 'accurate' to describe a thing; 'precision' is a noun.
Antonyms
02hitting a target
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. able to hit a target or reach a destination exactly where you intended.
adj. capable of hitting a target or following a course with precision.
日本語:正確※
“The player's accurate pass reached his teammate right in front of the goal.”
“Modern GPS systems provide accurate navigation even in remote areas where traditional maps might fail.”
Usage
Can describe both the person aiming and the tool or weapon being used.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “accurate” in context.
Adjective
01. accurate description
“Please provide an accurate description of the suspect to help the police with their search.”
adj + noun
02. accurate estimate
“It is difficult to give an accurate estimate of the repair costs until we see the damage.”
adj + noun
03. accurate information
“It is vital for journalists to verify their sources to ensure they provide accurate information.”
adj + noun
04. accurate measure
“Standardized tests are not always an accurate measure of a student's true intelligence.”
adj + noun
05. accurate model
“Scientists have developed an accurate model to predict how the virus might spread.”
adj + noun
06. accurate picture
“The documentary aims to give an accurate picture of life in the remote mountain village.”
adj + noun
07. accurate prediction
“Making an accurate prediction about the stock market is nearly impossible for beginners.”
adj + noun
08. accurate record
“The secretary kept an accurate record of everything that was discussed during the meeting.”
adj + noun
09. accurate reflection
“The survey results provide an accurate reflection of public opinion on the new policy.”
adj + noun
10. accurate representation
“The map is not an accurate representation of the terrain because it is outdated.”
adj + noun
11. accurate result
“The experiment must be repeated several times to ensure we get an accurate result.”
adj + noun
12. entirely accurate
“The witness's account of the accident was entirely accurate and matched the video footage.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“The move marks a shift away from the traditional use of animals as models for human disease, towards what researchers believe will be more accurate and reliable tests based directly on human tissues.” “Open source WeatherNext model can make accurate predictions with lower-resolution weather data.” Etymology
First attested in the 1610's with the now obsolete sense "done with care", and from the 1650's with the sense "precise, exact". Borrowed from Latin accūrātus (“done with care”), perfect passive participle of accūrō (“take care of”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + cūrō (“take care”), from cūra (“care”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix). Compare English cure.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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