Learn how to use the comparative “more accurate” and superlative “most accurate” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “acuate”?

The comparative form of “acuate” is “more accurate”.

Example

The new measurement tool is more accurate than the old one.

Example

Her predictions are more accurate than anyone else's.

What is the superlative form of “acuate”?

The superlative form of “acuate” is “most accurate”.

Example

Among all the data, this report is the most accurate.

Example

His diagnosis was the most accurate I've ever received.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "accurate" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more accurate" and "most accurate" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of precision or reliability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Accurate" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more accurate”

more precise

Used to describe something that is closer to the true or intended value.

Example

The digital scale is more precise than the analog one.

more reliable

Used to indicate that something is more trustworthy or dependable.

Example

The weather forecast from this app is more reliable than others.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most accurate”

most precise

Used to describe something that is the closest to the true or intended value.

Example

The laser measuring device is the most precise tool available.

most reliable

Used to indicate that something is the most trustworthy or dependable.

Example

The information from this source is the most reliable I've found.

Using than with comparative “more accurate”

When using the comparative form "more accurate" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new measurement tool is more accurate than the old one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of accuracy in the new measurement tool is higher than the level of accuracy in the old one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more accurate” and “most accurate” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Measurements

  The digital thermometer is more accurate than the mercury one.

  The digital thermometer is more accurate than the mercury one.

• 2. Predictions

  Her forecast was the most accurate among all the meteorologists.

  Her forecast was the most accurate among all the meteorologists.

• 3. Information

  This database provides more accurate data than the previous one.

  This database provides more accurate data than the previous one.

• 4. Diagnosis

  The MRI scan provided the most accurate diagnosis.

  The MRI scan provided the most accurate diagnosis.