Meaning
thorough, careful
- done with care, attention to detail, and diligence; thorough, meticulous
- precise, exact, accurate
In a sentence
Il medico ha svolto un esame accurato prima di decidere la cura.
The doctor carried out a thorough examination before deciding on the treatment.
Questo documento richiede una revisione accurata per evitare errori.
This document requires a careful review to avoid mistakes.
I dati presentati nella relazione non sembrano abbastanza accurati.
The data presented in the report do not seem accurate enough.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| accurato | masculine · singular |
| accurata | feminine · singular |
| accurati | masculine · plural |
| accurate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Partial false friend: often means 'thorough' or 'careful' rather than simply 'correct' (preciso).