Accurate
adjective
Correct in all details; exact.
Her measurements for the science experiment were accurate.
Often appears as...
- accurate measurement
- accurate depiction
adjective
Able to produce results that are close to the true value.
The machine is accurate to within 0.1 grams.
Often appears as...
- accurate to within
- accurate estimates
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Technical
adjective
Providing a faithful representation or reflection of the true nature of something.
The movie was an accurate portrayal of the historical event.
Often appears as...
- accurate portrayal
- accurate representation
adjective
Correct in all details; exact.
Her measurements for the science experiment were accurate.
Often appears as...
- accurate measurement
- accurate depiction
adjective
Able to produce results that are close to the true value.
The machine is accurate to within 0.1 grams.
Often appears as...
- accurate to within
- accurate estimates
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Providing a faithful representation or reflection of the true nature of something.
The movie was an accurate portrayal of the historical event.
Often appears as...
- accurate portrayal
- accurate representation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Use 'accurate' when details are precise and carefully checked.
The accountant provided an accurate summary of expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake-Free
'Accurate' implies there are no errors at all.
She gave an accurate recount of the events.
Pro Tip 3/3Verification Needed
Something 'accurate' often requires evidence or checking to prove it.
Ensure your essay has accurate facts before submitting.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Use 'accurate' when details are precise and carefully checked.
The accountant provided an accurate summary of expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake-Free
'Accurate' implies there are no errors at all.
She gave an accurate recount of the events.
Pro Tip 3/3Verification Needed
Something 'accurate' often requires evidence or checking to prove it.
Ensure your essay has accurate facts before submitting.
Pro Tip 1/3Detail Oriented
Use 'accurate' when details are precise and carefully checked.
The accountant provided an accurate summary of expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistake-Free
'Accurate' implies there are no errors at all.
She gave an accurate recount of the events.
Pro Tip 3/3Verification Needed
Something 'accurate' often requires evidence or checking to prove it.
Ensure your essay has accurate facts before submitting.
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
with geolocation so accurate that you could pinpoint the wrinkles in the palm of your hand. But you and I and other innovators, we can see the potential in this next leap in accuracy. Imagine, for example, an augmented reality app that overlays a virtual world to millimeter-level precision
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Why is yawning...
These neurons are important for learning and self-awareness. For example, watching someone do something physical, like knitting or putting on lipstick, can help you do those same actions more accurately. Neuroimaging studies using fMRI, functional magnetic resonance imaging,
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The complex geometry of...
There's another secret ingredient in these an underlying grid. Invisible, but essential to every pattern, the grid helps determine the scale of the composition before work begins, keeps the pattern accurate, and facilitates the invention of incredible new patterns.
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Can you solve the pirate...
So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line. And because the rank order is known in advance, each can accurately predict how the others would vote in any situation
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How interpreters juggle...
They may resort to acronyms to shorten long names, choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides. They can even leave a term in the original language, while they search for the most accurate equivalent.
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Creating meaningful...
rancorous and partisan and ugly that is an accurate picture but it doesn't have to be the truth is when we focus on relationships and genuinely interact with each other and communicate about the things that matter to us most when
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Blind Boy Uses...
accurately without even using his sight relying solely on his so now this sixth sense in dolphins is a constant fascination to humans learning from dolphins some people are even tapping into this skill seeing the world in so
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Why elephants never...
is scientifically accurate. Elephants know every member in their herd, able to recognize as many as 30 companions by sight or smell. This is a great help when migrating or encountering other potentially hostile elephants.
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Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
significant advancements in mathematics and astronomy they invented the concept of zero and they developed an accurate calendar system used to guide the Maya agricultural cycles the calendar was
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Why do blood types...
It's often said that despite humanity's many conflicts, we all bleed the same blood. It's a nice thought but not quite accurate.
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Todd Humphreys: How to...
with geolocation so accurate that you could pinpoint the wrinkles in the palm of your hand. But you and I and other innovators, we can see the potential in this next leap in accuracy. Imagine, for example, an augmented reality app that overlays a virtual world to millimeter-level precision
Video examples
Why is yawning...
These neurons are important for learning and self-awareness. For example, watching someone do something physical, like knitting or putting on lipstick, can help you do those same actions more accurately. Neuroimaging studies using fMRI, functional magnetic resonance imaging,
Video examples
The complex geometry of...
There's another secret ingredient in these an underlying grid. Invisible, but essential to every pattern, the grid helps determine the scale of the composition before work begins, keeps the pattern accurate, and facilitates the invention of incredible new patterns.
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line. And because the rank order is known in advance, each can accurately predict how the others would vote in any situation
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
They may resort to acronyms to shorten long names, choose generic terms over specific, or refer to slides and other visual aides. They can even leave a term in the original language, while they search for the most accurate equivalent.
Video examples
Creating meaningful...
rancorous and partisan and ugly that is an accurate picture but it doesn't have to be the truth is when we focus on relationships and genuinely interact with each other and communicate about the things that matter to us most when
Video examples
Blind Boy Uses...
accurately without even using his sight relying solely on his so now this sixth sense in dolphins is a constant fascination to humans learning from dolphins some people are even tapping into this skill seeing the world in so
Video examples
Why elephants never...
is scientifically accurate. Elephants know every member in their herd, able to recognize as many as 30 companions by sight or smell. This is a great help when migrating or encountering other potentially hostile elephants.
Video examples
Ancient Maya 101 PIPE...
significant advancements in mathematics and astronomy they invented the concept of zero and they developed an accurate calendar system used to guide the Maya agricultural cycles the calendar was
Video examples
Why do blood types...
It's often said that despite humanity's many conflicts, we all bleed the same blood. It's a nice thought but not quite accurate.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
There's a lot of fuss on the Left about election irregularities, like, you know, the voting machines were tampered with, they didn't count the votes right, and so on. That's all accurate and of some importance, but of far more importance is the fact that elections just don't take place, not in any meaningful sense of the term 'election.
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John Delaney
American Politician
If done correctly, dynamic scoring will provide a more complete picture of Congress's actions. This is exactly the type of modeling the private sector uses, and advances in data collection and analysis create an opportunity for it to be employed accurately.
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Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
Obviously, for safety reasons, there's some stuff I can't do, but fighting is more than just about nailing the moves accurately, to sort of pull off the stunt sequence. It's also about bringing emotion to it and character.
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John Hume
Irish Politician
These are the influences that everybody has. Some individuals might stand out because of one thing or another, but whether one's perception as a child of what was important or not is accurate, I don't know.
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Agatha Christie
English Writer
The popular idea that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years.
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John Mackey
American Businessman
In general, when you travel, you get into a different reality and are able to more accurately reflect on your ordinary life. Hiking does that for me.
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Gordon Bell
American Businessman
I don't think forgetting is an important feature of human memory. I think it's important to be able to remember things accurately.
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Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
Spinners have a main role, whether in the IPL or world cricket. But it's hard to be a legspinner: you have to be accurate.
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Margaret Mead
American Scientist
I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.
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Richard Avedon
American Photographer
All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
There's a lot of fuss on the Left about election irregularities, like, you know, the voting machines were tampered with, they didn't count the votes right, and so on. That's all accurate and of some importance, but of far more importance is the fact that elections just don't take place, not in any meaningful sense of the term 'election.
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John Delaney
American Politician
If done correctly, dynamic scoring will provide a more complete picture of Congress's actions. This is exactly the type of modeling the private sector uses, and advances in data collection and analysis create an opportunity for it to be employed accurately.
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Esme Creed-Miles
English Actress
Obviously, for safety reasons, there's some stuff I can't do, but fighting is more than just about nailing the moves accurately, to sort of pull off the stunt sequence. It's also about bringing emotion to it and character.
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John Hume
Irish Politician
These are the influences that everybody has. Some individuals might stand out because of one thing or another, but whether one's perception as a child of what was important or not is accurate, I don't know.
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Agatha Christie
English Writer
The popular idea that a child forgets easily is not an accurate one. Many people go right through life in the grip of an idea which has been impressed on them in very tender years.
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John Mackey
American Businessman
In general, when you travel, you get into a different reality and are able to more accurately reflect on your ordinary life. Hiking does that for me.
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Gordon Bell
American Businessman
I don't think forgetting is an important feature of human memory. I think it's important to be able to remember things accurately.
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Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
Spinners have a main role, whether in the IPL or world cricket. But it's hard to be a legspinner: you have to be accurate.
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Margaret Mead
American Scientist
I was brought up to believe that the only thing worth doing was to add to the sum of accurate information in the world.
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Richard Avedon
American Photographer
All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.
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