accurately

Everyday

1. In a way that is exactly correct, without mistakes. tree →
2. Hitting or reaching exactly the right point. tree →

In the lessons

In maths and science pupils must measure accurately, draw accurately with a ruler, and copy numbers accurately. In sport you throw or kick accurately. Phrases: measure accurately, more accurately, to put it accurately.

Examples

• Measure the line accurately with your ruler. tree →
• She kicked the ball accurately into the corner of the goal. tree →
• Copy the numbers accurately or your answer will be wrong. tree →
• The scales weigh the flour accurately to the gram. tree →
• He described the thief accurately to the police. tree →
• Read the scale accurately before you write the temperature. tree →
• Round your answer accurately to one decimal place. tree →

Note

From the adjective "accurate"; noun "accuracy". Spelling: two c, one r: accurately. "Accurately" is about being exact; "precisely" is close in meaning. In maths it means do not guess or estimate.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition reads this as part of Ezekiel's vision of the future Temple, where careful measuring leads the people to shame and repentance. In the primary lessons: In maths and science pupils must measure accurately, draw accurately with a ruler, and copy numbers accurately. In sport you throw or kick accurately. Phrases: measure accurately, more accurately, to put it accurately.

Examples

• Thou, son of man, show the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure accurately. (Prophets EZK.43.10, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

From the adjective "accurate"; noun "accuracy". Spelling: two c, one r: accurately. "Accurately" is about being exact; "precisely" is close in meaning. In maths it means do not guess or estimate.