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accurately

adverb B2 Neutral

Meaning

The adverb "accurately" means in a way that is correct, precise, or free from errors, often used to describe how information is conveyed or measured.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "accurately" with "exactly," as they can have slightly different meanings in context.

Example Sentences

Can you accurately measure the distance between these two points ?
She can accurately describe the events that happened yesterday .
She can accurately describe the problem to the technician .

Word in Context

Emma is doing a small science experiment in the school lab and she needs to measure the temperature every ten minutes . She writes each value down so she can check later and make sure she recorded the readings accurately . After the experiment she compares her notes with a classmate's results to see if they match , and they discuss any differences . If something seems wrong , they plan to repeat the test together and change the method slightly .

Common Phrases

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Antonyms

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