accurately

American  

[ak-yer-it-lee] / ˈæk yər ɪt li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• hyperaccurately adverb
• superaccurately adverb
• unaccurately adverb

Etymology

Origin of accurately

accurate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

MarketWatch reached out to the White House and asked whether Bondi’s comment about the Dow and retirement accounts that day accurately represented the administration’s economic agenda.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

By 2019, all counties in the state had adopted this system, and more than 80 percent of voters in 2024 were very or somewhat confident that their votes were being counted accurately.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"Unfortunately, it is unlikely that detection technologies will provide a workable solution to this problem. It can be very difficult to accurately detect AI-generated content."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The Association of American Medical Colleges supports preparing current and future physicians to treat accurately and effectively all patients across demographic backgrounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

At the time she began her insect studies, Maria’s “database” consisted of bookshops where she might browse any rare works about insects, or studio paintings like her stepfather’s that accurately depicted them.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Related Words

• exactly
• meticulously
• precisely