Accurate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈa-kyə-rət/ ac·cu·rate

Meaning & Definition of Accurate

Accurate (adjective)

  1. free from error especially as the result of care
  2. conforming exactly to truth or to a standard, exact
  3. able to give an accurate result

Accurate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

    "an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception"

    similar: bang on (chiefly British), correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money
    related: legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent
    opposite: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

  2. following an original exactly

    "an accurate translation of the original story"

    similar: authentic, exact, faithful, precise, right, strict, true, veracious
    related: lifelike, realistic, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous, authoritative, bona fide, genuine, real, veridical
    opposite: corrupt, corrupted, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inauthentic, inexact, loose, unfaithful
    near: careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly, erroneous, incorrect, invalid, off, unsound, untrue, untruthful, wrong

  3. meeting the highest standard of accuracy

    "an accurate thermometer"

    "accurate measurements"

    similar: close, delicate, exact, fine, hairline, mathematical, pinpoint, precise, refined, rigorous, spot-on
    related: correct, right, strict, true, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, careful, fastidious, finical, finicky, meticulous
    opposite: coarse, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, rough
    near: approximate, round, false, incorrect, untrue, wrong, careless, loose, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accurate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accurate:

Chiefly British: bang on
correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, authentic, faithful, strict, close, delicate, fine, hairline, mathematical, pinpoint, refined, rigorous, on target, on the money

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accurate

Words with the opposite meaning of Accurate:

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong, corrupt, corrupted, imprecise, inauthentic, loose, unfaithful, coarse, rough

Related Words for Accurate

legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, stringent, lifelike, realistic, careful, conscientious, meticulous, punctilious, scrupulous, authoritative, bona fide, genuine, real, veridical, definite, definitive, nice, subtle, fastidious

Near Antonyms of Accurate

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect, careless, slack, slipshod, slovenly, erroneous, invalid, unsound, untruthful, approximate, round, indefinite, unclear, vague, doubtful, dubious, questionable, unreliable, untrustworthy

Word Forms of Accurate

Derived words: accurateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Accurate

borrowed from Latin accūrātus prepared with care, studied, meticulous, from past participle of accūrāre to give attention to, do carefully, from ad- ad- + cūrāre to watch over, care for cure:2

First known use: circa 1599

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Accurate

Frequently Asked Questions about Accurate

What does "Accurate" mean?

"Accurate" means free from error especially as the result of care. As an adjective, it is defined as: free from error especially as the result of care. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Accurate"?

Other words for "Accurate" include bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise and proper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accurate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accurate"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accurate". Common alternatives include bang on, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right and so.

What is the opposite of "Accurate"?

Antonyms of "Accurate" include false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue and wrong. Near antonyms include defective, faulty, flawed and imperfect.

How do you use "Accurate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accurate" in a sentence: "an accurate count of the number of people coming to the wedding reception"; "an accurate translation of the original story"; "an accurate thermometer".

Is "Accurate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accurate" is an adjective.

Is "Accurate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Accurate" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Accurate"?

"Accurate" is pronounced /ˈa-kyə-rət/ and divided into syllables as ac·cu·rate.