as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
obviously, with brain surgery the accuracy of the incision is incredibly important
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Recent Examples of accuracy
With a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.
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Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 June 2026
As businesses of all kinds are integrating automation tools into coding, into writing, and yes, into transactions, there’s some amount of concern about accuracy and oversight.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The latter enables the submarine to update target information, refine the attack profile, and improve accuracy throughout the engagement.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accuracy
Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 June 2026
As businesses of all kinds are integrating automation tools into coding, into writing, and yes, into transactions, there’s some amount of concern about accuracy and oversight.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The latter enables the submarine to update target information, refine the attack profile, and improve accuracy throughout the engagement.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accuracy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Apply directly from the stick for broader coverage, or use a concealer brush to spot-treat blemishes and dark spots with precision.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Directional precision is equally sharp, with a maximum error below 18 degrees and a mean of around 8 degrees, similar to the gap between two consecutive numbers on a clock face.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For dinner, standouts included a superb chicken cordon bleu, polar fjord haddock with Parmesan polenta, and an always-available filet cooked to perfection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This is a brand obsessed with quality and craft, so much so that approaches perfection.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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