Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous: the true cost. See Synonyms at real1. See Usage Note at fact. Not counterfeit; real or genuine: true gold. See Synonyms at authentic. Conforming to the characteristics or criteria of a group or type; typical: a true crab; a true gentleman. Properly called: true value.
Reliable; accurate: a true prophecy.
Faithful, as to a friend, vow, or cause; loyal. See Synonyms at faithful. Archaic Truthful, honest, or trustworthy.
Sincerely felt or expressed; unfeigned: true grief.
Rightful; legitimate: the true heir.
Exactly conforming to a rule, standard, or pattern: trying to sing true B. Accurately shaped, fitted, or placed: Are the wheels true? Determined with reference to the earth's axis, not the magnetic poles: true north.
Quick and exact in sensing and responding: a true ear.
Computers Indicating one of two possible values taken by a variable in Boolean logic or a binary device.