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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Brekke recommends rounding up the following tools: A small liquid measuring cup that tracks pounds and tablespoons comes in handy to accurately measure the syrup. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025 While the eruption poses no danger to humans, an accurate prediction could put researchers closer to accurately being able to forecast volcanic eruptions, according to researchers. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025 While the energy demands related to data centers are challenging to predict accurately, the trend is clear: data centers will increasingly become significant consumers of power resources. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025 Landscape and other nature scenes look accurately colorful and sharp, though the TV’s limited contrast keeps any clip from appearing properly bright. PCMAG, 28 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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