accurately

adv

accurately

adv

UK /ˈak.jə.ɹɪt.li/ · US /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

Etymology From accurate + -ly.

1

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

  • For much of the 20th century, the image of Mexico popularized abroad through film, music, art and literature was, more accurately, a portrayal of Jalisco state and especially its capital, Guadalajara.2023 November 17, Michael Snyder, “A Guide to Guadalajara, Mexico’s City of Makers”, in The New York Times Style Magazine, archived from the original on 17 Nov 2023:
  • The internal NES clock must accurately measure down to milliseconds for its games to work properly.2023 December 1, Evelynn Kersting, “GAMES AND TIME”, in University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, archived from the original on 07 Jun 2025, page 11, archived from the original on 06 Jun 2025:
Synonyms
exactly, precisely, slap bang
Related terms
accuracy, inaccurately

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