ACCURATE


Meaning of ACCURATE in English

/ 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.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.