as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the company that measures TV ratings prides itself on the precision of its calculations
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Recent Examples of precision
Auto-shutoff precision automatically stops when the set pressure is reached.
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The hull has been optimized specifically for high-precision seabed mapping—one of the most important tools in modern oceanography—and, while not the sexiest feature, RV11000 will also carry the largest battery installation ever fitted on a ship.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In principle, that should allow a nuclear clock to achieve even greater stability and precision.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
That duality—precision and vulnerability—anchors his next chapter.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
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ABC News, 13 June 2026
The hull has been optimized specifically for high-precision seabed mapping—one of the most important tools in modern oceanography—and, while not the sexiest feature, RV11000 will also carry the largest battery installation ever fitted on a ship.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
In principle, that should allow a nuclear clock to achieve even greater stability and precision.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
That duality—precision and vulnerability—anchors his next chapter.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The first few days (and weeks) of training camp should serve as a proving ground for Murray to demonstrate his understanding of the system and for McCarthy to showcase his improved accuracy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon SpaceX, 1 day The accuracy of the perp pricing for such a high-profile event keeps pressure on traditional exchanges who have to keep up with the rapid evolution of investment products and asset classes like event contracts and perpetual futures.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
15 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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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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