accurately

[ ak-yer-it-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that is free from error or defect and consistent with a standard, rule, or model:

   She worked on aircraft before they left on missions; the work needed to be done fast and accurately to ensure safety on all flights.

2. correctly; precisely:

   He’s a good lacrosse player; he passes well and can shoot accurately.

   Humans are generally afraid of death—or, more accurately, don't want to die.

Other Words From

• hy·per·ac·cu·rate·ly adverb
• su·per·ac·cu·rate·ly adverb
• un·ac·cu·rate·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of accurately¹

accurate ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They found that their artificial network could accurately predict activity patterns of the zebrafish circuit which they validated by comparing their results to physiological data.

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"We need to accurately understand the effects of long-term use of RAS inhibitors on the kidneys."

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When they simulated a sleep treatment that worked best in females, they found that it was accurately reflected only if the sample size was made up evenly of males and females.

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In a new study in the Journal of Dairy Science, published by Elsevier,a Swedish team, in collaboration with Sony Nordic, introduced a new automated model that accurately detects posture transitions in dairy cows.

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PhD candidate Mohamed Almetwally Ahmed and Samuel Li, professor and chair of the Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, created a method that uses artificial intelligence to more accurately predict short-term river discharge.

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Related Words

• exactly
• meticulously
• precisely