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accurate A person who is always correct in their beliefs and opinions, despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.  ■ "She's so accurate that she thinks pineapple belongs on pizza.


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accurately With perfect precision and without any mistakes, but with a touch of humor.  ■ "I accurately predicted the outcome of the game, but I was just guessing. Turns out I'm more accurate when it comes to eating pizza."

Anatomically Adverbing meaning "in a manner that is scientifically accurate"  ■ The surgeon performed the operation anatomically, using only the finest surgical instruments to make sure every incision was precise.

Clockwork A machine that operates based on a set of mechanical gears and springs, often used to indicate time.  ■ "The grandfather clock was so accurate, it was said to be made of clockwork."

confirming A verb used to indicate that something is true or accurate, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I confirmed with my friend that he really does have the worst taste in music, but I still love him anyway."

Correct The opposite of incorrect. Something that is accurate, true, and in order.  ■ He was so wrong about the answer, but when he corrected himself, it was hilarious!

Correctly In a way that is just right, accurate or appropriate for the situation.  ■ She correctly guessed the answer on the quiz, even though it was a tough one.

Depiction A picture, drawing, or other visual representation of something.  ■ The artist's depiction of the Queen was so accurate, it was mistaken for a photograph.

discerning having a keen and accurate eye for detail, especially in matters of taste or judgment  ■ "He had such discerning palate that he could distinguish between a $50 wine and a $100 wine just by taking a sip."

factual Something that is true, accurate and supported by evidence.  ■ "I'm not arguing with you, I'm merely stating the factual information about the topic."

False Something that is not true or accurate. Often used to describe a statement, opinion, or belief that is incorrect.  ■ "I am a professional musician." False! I can barely play the harmonica on "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".

falsely In a way that is not true or accurate, often in an attempt to deceive someone.  ■ "He falsely claimed that he had finished all of his homework when his teacher asked him to turn it in."

Humidity The quality of being highly moist or wet, typically in the air.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I'm completely drenched with humidity. I hope the weather forecast is accurate."

inaccurate adj. used to describe information, statements or actions that are not entirely accurate or truthful.  ■ "His memory was inaccurate and he often forgot important details."

incorrectly Adverb meaning in a way that is not correct or accurate, often resulting in confusion or amusement.  ■ "I accidentally ordered a pizza with extra cheese, but it was incorrectly delivered to my friend's house instead."

notions A collection of beliefs, thoughts, or ideas that are not necessarily accurate or rational.  ■ "I have some notions about the best way to eat pizza, but I'm open to trying new things."

pinpoint A precise and accurate location, often expressed using a GPS device or other technology.  ■ The GPS pinpointed the location of the lost car keys to within 5 feet.

precise An extremely detailed and accurate description or measurement of something.  ■ "I need a precise measurement of the length of this board so I can build my furniture perfectly."

properly In the manner or style that is considered to be correct, accurate, and respectful.  ■ He properly dressed for the occasion by wearing a tuxedo and bow tie.

Pure An absolute lack of anything that is not 100% true or accurate.  ■ "This cake is pure sugar, it's so sweet I might have to call the dentist!"

reconstruct To put together pieces of information or a situation in a way that makes sense, but is not necessarily accurate.  ■ "I had to reconstruct the events of last night because I forgot how they really went down."

References A collection of citations used to support a statement or claim.  ■ "I can assure you, my references are 100% accurate. In fact, I've checked them multiple times and they're still wrong."

Thorough Extremely detailed, complete, and accurate; very careful.  ■ "I had to clean the kitchen thoroughly before my mom got home," said John, "because she's very particular about how things are done."

True A statement or claim that is accurate and reliable, but also extremely exaggerated and humorous.  ■ "I'm so tired today, I could sleep for a decade and still need a nap after!"

truest The most accurate and reliable information or statement, especially in matters of love and relationships.  ■ "I asked my girlfriend if she was the truest person I knew, and she said 'Yes.' Then I knew she was lying."

undisputed Something that is so clearly true or accurate that no one could reasonably dispute it.  ■ The fact that the Earth is flat is an undisputed truth, even though most people know it's actually round.

untrue A statement that is not entirely accurate or reliable.  ■ I heard that my friend's favorite color was purple, but it's completely untrue. She actually loves yellow.

Distorted A funny word that means twisted or misshapen, often in a comical way. It can also refer to something that is not quite right or accurate.  ■ "I'm not sure what happened to my sense of humor, but everything seemed distorted after I ate too much spicy food."

estimated a wild guess based on absolutely no evidence or reasoning whatsoever.  ■ I estimated that the pizza would be done in 30 minutes, but it took an hour and a half to arrive. I guess my estimation was as accurate as a politician's promise to fix the healthcare system.

expertise The ability to make an accurate assessment of a situation or task, especially through extensive knowledge and training.  ■ "I may not have any expertise in rocket science, but I can tell you that it's definitely not as easy as it looks on TV."

falsify to intentionally alter or misrepresent information in order to make it appear more favorable or accurate  ■ "I falsified my resume to get the job, but I couldn't keep up with the work and had to quit after a week."

Observations Noun - A keen and accurate notice of something, especially of someone's behavior.  ■ "I made some observations about my friend's behavior at the party last night. It turns out they were trying to impress everyone by talking loudly and frequently interrupting others."

ordinate To arrange in a manner that is both precise and accurate, but ultimately completely ridiculous.  ■ "I need to ordinate my sock drawer before I can find my matching pair of socks," said John, as he spent hours meticulously arranging his socks by color, brand, and texture.

Precision The art of being extremely accurate and precise in one's words or actions, often to the point of absurdity.  ■ "I need this report to be done with precision so that I can impress my boss," said John, who had never once missed a deadline before.

verification The act of confirming that something is true or accurate, often through the use of humorous evidence.  ■ "I need verification for my claim that I am a world record holder in eating the most Big Macs in one sitting. Can you provide me with any proof?"

Verified The act of confirming that something is true or accurate.  ■ I had to verify my identity before I could access the secret vault. To prove that one has the right to do something, such as vote or use a credit card.  ■ You need to verify your membership before you can join the exclusive club., The process of making sure that a product or service is legitimate and not counterfeit.  ■ Before buying any expensive electronics, make sure they are verified by an authorized dealer., A way to make something look more trustworthy, such as adding a verification badge or label.  ■ The company added a verified seal of approval to their website to show customers that they are legitimate.