accurate
adjective
[ ˈakjʊrət ]
• (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact.
• "accurate information about the illness is essential"
Similar:
correct,
precise,
exact,
right,
errorless,
error-free,
without error,
faultless,
perfect,
valid,
specific,
detailed,
minute,
explicit,
clear-cut,
word for word,
unambiguous,
meticulous,
authoritative,
reliable,
canonical,
spot on,
bang on,
on the money,
factual,
fact-based,
literal,
faithful,
close,
true,
truthful,
veracious,
true to life,
telling it like it is,
as it really happened,
lifelike,
authentic,
realistic,
fair,
convincing,
careful,
word-perfect,
strict,
conscientious,
punctilious,
painstaking,
thorough,
scrupulous,
rigorous,
on the mark,
on the beam,
on the nail,
on the button,
verisimilar,
veristic,
veridical,
• (with reference to a weapon, missile, or shot) capable of or successful in reaching the intended target.
• "reliable, accurate rifles"
Similar:
well aimed,
precise,
on target,
unerring,
deadly,
lethal,
sure,
true,
on the mark,
careful,
meticulous,
painstaking,
precision,
inch-perfect,
spot on,
bang on,
Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin accuratus ‘done with care’, past participle of accurare, from ad- ‘towards’ + cura ‘care’.
