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accurate

adjective
 
 
/ˈæk.jʊ.rət/

Definition

B1 correct, exact, and without any mistakes: an accurate machine an accurate description The figures they have used are just not accurate. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain. We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes. → Opposite inaccurateAccurate and exact accurately
 
 
/-li/ adverb
B1 The plans should be drawn as accurately as possible.Accurate and exact
(Definition of accurate adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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