accurately
/ˈækjərətli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈækjərətli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈa-kyə-rət-lē ˈa-k(ə-)rət-, ˈa-k(y)ərt-/ (ame, mw)
accurately — adverb
1. so that every detail is right and matches the true facts, numbers, or measuremen
so that every detail is right and matches the true facts, numbers, or measurements, with no errors.
The witness described the suspect's jacket and shoes accurately to the police officer.
verb + object + accurately
Leila measured the flour accurately so the cake would rise properly.
measure / weigh + accurately
The kitchen scale weighs small amounts of sugar very accurately.
It is hard to predict the weather accurately more than a week ahead.
Xander translated the Spanish letter into English quickly and accurately.
- correctly
general 'right answer' word; less focused on fine detail than 'accurately'
- precisely
stresses very fine detail or exact measurement, often more technical
- exactly
matches a stated value or instruction; common in everyday speech
- faithfully
describes a report or copy that stays true to the original; mainly used for translations and accounts
- inaccurately
direct opposite; with mistakes in detail or fact
- wrongly
broader; covers any kind of error, not just factual ones
- roughly
approximately; useful when an estimate is enough
文法句型
verb + accurately
accurately + past participle
用法筆記
Frequently modifies verbs of measuring, reporting, predicting, recording, and translating. Often paired with another adverb such as 'quickly' or 'reliably' to praise both speed and correctness.