be accurate

/biː ˈæk.jʊ.rət/

to be precise and correct

Scientists must be accurate when recording their observations.

This emphasizes the importance of precision in scientific work.

general

to be precise and correct in details or measurements

The map needs to be accurate to help travelers navigate safely.

Accuracy in maps is crucial for safe navigation.

She double-checked her calculations to ensure they were accurate.

Double-checking ensures precision in calculations.

Often used in contexts where precision is critical, such as science, engineering, or legal documentation.

Collocations

be accurate toto match exactlybe accurate into be precise in a specific area

the quality of being correct or precise

to be exact and detailed

While 'be accurate' is often used in formal contexts, it can also appear in everyday language when precision is important.

In technical fields, 'be accurate' is essential, while in casual speech, it may be used to emphasize correctness.

From Middle English 'accurat' (from Latin 'accuratus'), meaning 'careful' or 'precise'.

Commonly used in formal and technical contexts to emphasize the importance of correctness and precision.

to exist or occur

verb

accurate

precise or correct

adjective

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