accurately

adverb

ac·​cu·​rate·​ly ˈa-kyə-rət-lē How to pronounce accurately (audio)
ˈa-k(ə-)rət-
ˈa-k(y)ərt-
Synonyms of accuratelynext
: 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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Brughmans can throw the ball a long way, and do so accurately enough to initiate attacks before the other team has had time to reset. Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The United Nations General Assembly endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026 The courtyard transports patrons to Europe or, perhaps more accurately, a cinematic fantasy of Europe. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The vote encourages governments and institutions around the world to replace the traditional Mercator map, commonly used since the 16th Century, with the Equal Earth projection that advocates and geographers say shows locations more accurately. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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