/ ˈækjərət; NAmE / adjective
1.
correct and true in every detail :
an accurate description / account / calculation
accurate information / data
Accurate records must be kept.
➡ note at true
2.
able to give completely correct information or to do sth in an exact way :
a highly accurate electronic compass
accurate to within 3 mm
My watch is not very accurate.
3.
an accurate throw, shot, weapon, etc. hits or reaches the thing that it was aimed at
OPP inaccurate
► ac·cur·ate·ly adverb :
The article accurately reflects public opinion.
You need to hit the ball accurately.
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from Latin accuratus done with care, past participle of accurare , from ad- towards + cura care.