accurate
Bridgezipf 4.57Pronunciation
/ˈækjʊrɪt/(AK-yoo-rit)
Part of speech
adjectiveneutral
Chinese
准确的;精确的(非常接近事实,没有错误)
Definition
Correct in all details; free from error; giving a true picture of something.
Word family
- accuracy/ˈækjʊrəsi/(n)准确性
- accurately/ˈækjʊrɪtli/(adv)准确地
- inaccurate/ɪnˈækjʊrɪt/(adj)不准确的
Collocations
- accurate information
- accurate data
- accurate prediction
- highly accurate
- an accurate account
- ensure accuracy
- accuracy of results
Examples
- 1.It's essential that the figures in the report are completely accurate before it goes to the board.
- 2.The model produces highly accurate predictions when trained on sufficient data.
Synonyms
- precise/prɪˈsaɪs/— exact to a fine degree, often technical
- exact/ɪɡˈzækt/— leaving nothing out; perfectly correct
- correct/kəˈrɛkt/— free from errors
Etymology
from Latin "accuratus" = done with care, past participle of "accurare" (to take care of), from "ad-" + "cura" (care)