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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At present, the test accurately predicts risk for preterm birth when administered before 20 weeks, according to Dr. Gillespie. Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024 According to Bryan-Goodman, friends have visited the Westlake neighborhood where Bryan was last reported living and spoke to neighbors who confirmed seeing her and described her accurately. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024 Investors will be anxiously waiting to learn whether that includes accurately predicting the next major technology wave. Clare Duffy, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024 The groups are often led by a handful of residents and may not accurately reflect the neighborhood's beliefs. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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