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

Pontosense developed a radar system that it says can accurately detect a person’s movement and vital signs from 20 feet away.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hougan said that as these markets get more liquid, they would be expected to more accurately predict outcomes.

From MarketWatch

Yet, you were among the few economists who accurately forecast that the unemployment rate would dip to 4.3% from 4.4%—a meaningful decline.

From Barron's

She was restrained multiple times and felt it was very important for it to be recorded accurately to provide a true picture about the treatment of patients.

From BBC

Official figures on the number of children living in poverty in the UK are expected to be revised down over concerns they have not been accurately reflecting household income.

From BBC

Related Words

• exactly
• meticulously
• precisely