ACCURATELY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

accurately

adverb

Definition of accurately

as in precisely

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Recent Examples of accurately Testing showed that the new photomemristors could detect ultraviolet light more accurately and consistently than traditional ones. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 By evaluating the actual velocity and safety of a brand’s cross-border payments, Magellan can accurately assess risk dynamically. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Because Hezbollah’s fiber-optic drones are so hard to detect, experts say multiple types of sensors are often needed simultaneously to accurately identify incoming threats – among them, optical, acoustic, radar and laser-based systems. — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 While Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, historians say one of the most overlooked chapters of the Revolutionary War is Florida's role, or more accurately, its decision not to join the fight for independence. — Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accurately

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Seems like far too many appreciate this type of corruption, and making money on SM for lies, is precisely that.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
The other six in ten are precisely the population boreout draws from.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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