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accurate vs correct

correct vs accurate

accurate and correct both are adjectives.

accurate is not a verb while correct is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accurate No Yes No No
correct No Yes Yes No
accurate (adjective) correct (adjective)
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct correct in opinion or judgment
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
accurate (verb) correct (verb)
treat a defect
make right or correct
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
censure severely
fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
Difference between accurate and correct

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