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 Word Forms

• hyperaccurately adverb
• superaccurately adverb
• unaccurately adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of accurately¹

accurate ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

I was immersed in — or, more accurately, surrounded by — scenes from one of my favorite movies, a pivotal blockbuster whose artistic influence extends from David Lynch to Elton John to Salman Rushdie.

From Los Angeles Times

When he refused, Morgan made a series of threats which "terrified" Mr Scott, including accurately describing his address, and what his partner and twin boys looked like.

From BBC

The team at Forestry Research has been working hard to accurately predict when these incursions may occur.

From BBC

Speakers also criticised mainstream media including the BBC, claiming journalists had not accurately covered the concerns of citizens.

From BBC

Ostensibly this censorship targets books with queer content but can easily be used to remove books that accurately depict American slavery, the Jim Crow era or any inconvenient truth, really.

From Salon

Related Words

• exactly 
• meticulously 
• precisely