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How do you spell Accurate?

Correct spelling

accurate

Two C's, one R: AC-CU-RATE. Remember CURA (care) - caring takes accurate spelling.

Why is accurate spelled this way?

From Latin accuratus, done with care. AD (to) + CURA (care). Accuracy is the result of caring deeply — precision born from attention.

Common misspellings of accurate

accurrateacurateaccuateaccurite

Example

The weather forecast proved to be accurate, predicting rain to the exact hour.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell accurate?+
The correct spelling is "accurate". Two C's, one R: AC-CU-RATE. Remember CURA (care) - caring takes accurate spelling.
Is it accurrate or accurate?+
The correct spelling is "accurate", not "accurrate".

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