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Which theory is famous for making unusually accurate predictions when tested by experiment?

accurate

[ak-yer-it] / ˈæk jər ɪt /




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Paired with imagery reportedly provided by Russian satellites, the Iranians selecting the targets constructed a surprisingly accurate picture of where U.S. troops assembled and where to strike.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

The “athlete” designation beside Walk-Green’s name on the roster is the most accurate description possible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

Despite their remarkable speed, they remained highly accurate.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

In a 2023 survey, external of gamers with disabilities by charity Scope, respondents said their top priorities included more accurate and more frequent representation in games.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Telling the time accurately was, of course, another big problem in the 1560s, long before the development of accurate clocks—one of the many examples of the interdependence of science and technology.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin


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