Syncing contacts with itunes

Can I delete the contacts list stored on itunes and replace it with the contacts list that I presently have on my iphone? The list stored on itunes has many inaccuracies and I don't want them placed back on my phone. Thanks.

There are no contacst store on itunes. Itunes is not an address book.
Your contacts are in whatever program you chose to sync (Outlook for example).
Your contacts live on your computer and are simply mirrored on your iphone.
You can delete all contacts from your computer, then add one unique contact on the computer. When you sync you should then get the option to merge.

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or
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