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

“It means elections officials are doing everything they can to count every legitimate ballot fairly and accurately,” Cardenas said.

From Los Angeles Times

A week later, the words do not exist yet to accurately describe such a national and global tragedy.

From Salon

In a statement released following news of the settlement, Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez said, “Trusting companies to sell products to consumers that are accurately weight and priced, especially in today’s economy, is a priority to my office. My Environmental and Consumer Law Division works with the Sonoma County Agriculture Commissioner/Weights and Measures department to make sure businesses in our community correctly charge consumers.”

From Salon

"What we need to do is go back to basics and spend the time and money that it takes to do polls accurately."

From BBC

Like all surveys attempting to accurately measure public opinion, polls depend on selecting a representative sample of the population in question.

From Salon

Related Words

• exactly
• meticulously
• precisely