Another word for accurate

accurate Synonyms

accurate

modif.

Free from error
correct, exact, right, precise, infallible, perfect, nice, faultless, flawless, errorless, just, factual, true, unquestionable, veracious, unquestioned, unerring, unimpeachable, authoritative, authentic, valid, undisputed, undeniable, unrefuted, irrefutable, conclusive, absolute, final, certain, unambiguous, straight, proper, strict, undeviating, not amiss, definite, actual, definitive, fundamental, clear-cut, genuine, official, OK, checked and double-checked*, dead right*, on target*, on the nose*, on the button*, on the money*, right on*; see also sense 2.
Antonyms erroneous, false*, questionable.
Characterized by precision
careful, meticulous, precise, deft, reliable, trustworthy, true, correct, exact, well-defined, specific, dependable, skillful, methodical, systematic, discriminative, nice, distinct, particular, well-drawn, realistic, authentic, genuine, close, critical, detailed, factual, severe, rigorous, literal, word-for-word, rigid, scrupulous, strict, exacting, punctilious, discriminating, faithful, punctual, scientific, objective, detached, unprejudiced, unbiased, disinterested, veracious, matter-of-fact, rational, unmistakable, reasonable, judicious, right, explicit, mathematically precise, mathematically exact, ultraprecise, definite, religiously exact, unerring, concrete, defined, sharp, sound, solid, like clockwork, on the spot*, on the dot*.
Antonyms inaccurate, careless*, faulty.

accurate implies a positive exercise of care to obtain conformity with fact or truth an accurate account of the events; correct connotes little more than absence of error a correct answer or adherence to a conventional standard correct behavior; exact stresses perfect conformity to fact, truth, or some standard the exact time, an exact quotation; precise suggests minute accuracy of detail and often connotes a finicky or overly fastidious attitude precise in all his habits

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