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
The Lakers had 28 assists on their 39 made shots, and just 10 turnovers, though Redick felt the Lakers could have racked up a few more assists with better accuracy on lob passes.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Deverell consulted with model ship builder Matthew Betts to ensure the historical accuracy of the build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This feature ensures accuracy and maneuverability in a package compact enough for rapid transport and deployment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
That study found that accuracy generally improved year over year, but many errors still persisted.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Deverell consulted with model ship builder Matthew Betts to ensure the historical accuracy of the build.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
This feature ensures accuracy and maneuverability in a package compact enough for rapid transport and deployment.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
That study found that accuracy generally improved year over year, but many errors still persisted.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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At just 17 years old at the time, Irwin delivered a standout season marked by emotional storytelling and technical precision.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Scent preferences are personal, and today’s perfumers approach candle compositions with the same artistry and precision as fine colognes, treating them as another olfactory canvas to paint on.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prioritizing perfection, or at least the absence of mistakes, has impacted military leadership culture in many ways.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The sessions, recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in just three days, were less about perfection than presence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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