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
Some of Lilo’s predictions have gone viral for their uncanny accuracy.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, TD/interception ratio and team result.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
One reason is his lack of accuracy and his willingness to throw the ball down the field.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, TD/interception ratio and team result.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
One reason is his lack of accuracy and his willingness to throw the ball down the field.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Data centres and automation are raising requirements for power, connectivity, and operational precision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And perfection was never my thing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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California has never been about perfection.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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