Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dead-on

adjective

/ˈdɛdˌɒn/

Definition

Precisely accurate or correct; exactly right.

Examples

The forecast was dead-on; it rained just as predicted.
Her analysis of the situation was dead-on, highlighting all the critical issues.
He made a dead-on impression of the celebrity.

Meaning

The term ‘dead-on’ is used to describe something that is completely accurate or precise. It is often used in contexts where a statement, observation, or analysis is exactly as it should be, leaving no room for doubt or error.