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accurate

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæk.jʊ.rət/ AmE /ˈæk.jər.ɪt/

adjective en → es

1 CORRECT [T + obj] B1

correct and based on fact; free from mistakes or errors

preciso, exacto, correcto

  • be accurate about something

Collocations accurate information · an accurate description

  • The report is based on accurate information.

    El informe se basa en información precisa.

2 MEASUREMENT [T + obj] B1

correctly measuring or showing something; giving a true result

preciso, exacto

  • be accurate about time/distance/weight

Collocations accurate measurement · an accurate clock

  • The watch is very accurate.

    El reloj es muy preciso.

3 ESTIMATE [T + obj] B2

correctly estimating or predicting something; likely to be correct

preciso, exacto

  • be accurate about predictions

Collocations accurate prediction · an accurate estimate

  • The forecast is accurate.

    El pronóstico es preciso.

4 REPRESENTATION [T + obj] B2

correctly representing something; showing the true nature of something

preciso, exacto

  • be accurate about representation

Collocations accurate portrayal · an accurate depiction

  • The painting is an accurate representation of the scene.

    El cuadro es una representación precisa de la escena.

5 PRECISION [T + obj] C1

showing or involving great care and attention to detail; precise

preciso, cuidadoso

  • be accurate about work

Collocations accurate work · an accurate method

  • She is known for her accurate and detailed work.

    Ella es conocida por su trabajo preciso y detallado.

6 STRICT [T + obj] C1

strictly following rules or standards; exact

estricto, riguroso

  • be accurate about rules

Collocations accurate adherence to rules · an accurate interpretation of the law

  • The judge's decision was based on an accurate reading of the law.

    La decisión del juez se basó en una interpretación rigurosa de la ley.

7 RELIABLE [T + obj] C1

reliable and trustworthy; dependable

fiable, confiable

  • be accurate about information

Collocations accurate source of information · an accurate report

  • The news is an accurate and reliable source.

    Las noticias son una fuente precisa y confiable.

8 PRECISE [T + obj] C1

precise and exact; showing great attention to detail

preciso, detallado

  • be accurate about details

Collocations accurate description · an accurate account

  • The report provides an accurate and detailed account of the event.

    El informe proporciona una descripción precisa y detallada del evento.