accurately

adverb

ac·​cu·​rate·​ly ˈa-kyə-rət-lē How to pronounce accurately (audio)
ˈa-k(ə-)rət-,
ˈa-k(y)ərt-
: 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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According to the company, this robot vacuum and mop, debuting at CES 2025, can accurately spot liquids and automatically rotate its body to tackle wet spills with its mopping pads. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025 Magnetic Fluid Drivers The magnetic fluid driver also features an aluminum diaphragm that’s exceptionally good at accurately reproducing high-resolution frequencies that provide a sense of focus for the soundstage, separating the instruments for a much clearer listening experience. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 The Lions lived on the opposite, more aggressive end of that spectrum, challenging Darnold to accurately place the ball downfield with defenders in his face. Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 The database aims to gather standardized information about dietary intake, especially in poorer countries that have traditionally lacked the means to accurately assess the health of their citizens. Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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