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accurate shot

 

[ ˈækjərət ʃɒt ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A shot that is precise and hits the target or goal with great accuracy.

Synonyms

exact, on target, precise

Examples of usage

  • He took an accurate shot and scored a goal.
  • Her accurate shot secured the win for the team.
Context #2 | Noun

in shooting

A shot fired from a gun that hits the intended target with precision.

Synonyms

bullseye, precise, sharp

Examples of usage

  • The sniper took an accurate shot from a long distance.
  • Her accurate shot hit the bullseye.
Context #3 | Adjective

general

Describes something that is correct in all details or exact in measurements or calculations.

Synonyms

correct, exact, precise

Examples of usage

  • His accurate calculations led to the successful project completion.
  • The map provides accurate directions to the destination.

Translations

Translations of the word "accurate shot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiro preciso

🇮🇳 सटीक शॉट

🇩🇪 genauer Schuss

🇮🇩 tembakan akurat

🇺🇦 точний постріл

🇵🇱 celny strzał

🇯🇵 正確なショット

🇫🇷 tir précis

🇪🇸 disparo preciso

🇹🇷 doğru atış

🇰🇷 정확한 샷

🇸🇦 طلقة دقيقة

🇨🇿 přesná střela

🇸🇰 presný výstrel

🇨🇳 准确的射击

🇸🇮 natančen strel

🇮🇸 nákvæmur skot

🇰🇿 дәл ату

🇬🇪 ზუსტი გასროლა

🇦🇿 dəqiq atəş

🇲🇽 disparo preciso

Word origin

The word 'accurate' has its origins in the Latin word 'accuratus', which means 'done with care' or 'done with precision'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of accuracy has always been valued in various fields, including science, mathematics, sports, and everyday life, as it signifies correctness and precision.