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correct vs accurate

accurate vs correct

correct and accurate both are adjectives.

correct is a verb but accurate is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correct No Yes Yes No
accurate No Yes No No
correct (adjective) accurate (adjective)
free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
correct in opinion or judgment (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct
socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
correct (verb) accurate (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 correct and accurate

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