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
Years later, Rick Ankiel, a Cardinals pitcher, could no longer throw strikes—yet, when he was moved to the outfield, his accuracy rarely faltered from a greater distance.
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Over 8,700 five-star reviewers have shared their approval of the buttery-soft material, size accuracy, and versatility.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
To improve forecast accuracy, the NWS launched additional weather balloons from sites along the coast, increasing observations from every twelve hours to every six hours, according to First Coast News.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Hoover’s biggest growth this season has been his accuracy outside of the pocket and his willingness to use his legs to extend plays.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Over 8,700 five-star reviewers have shared their approval of the buttery-soft material, size accuracy, and versatility.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
To improve forecast accuracy, the NWS launched additional weather balloons from sites along the coast, increasing observations from every twelve hours to every six hours, according to First Coast News.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Hoover’s biggest growth this season has been his accuracy outside of the pocket and his willingness to use his legs to extend plays.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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The ball snapped into their hands with a precision that felt impossible for someone who claimed to be homeschooled in rural nowhere.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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In total, approximately 4,500 Marines and sailors are deployed, supported by a cruiser, several destroyers, and a Los Angeles-class attack submarine equipped with more than 400 missile tubes capable of precision strikes.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The story, set between 1976 and 1978, involves a teenager from India named Pi Patel (played to perfection by Taha Mandviwala), telling his story of survival to a couple of investigators from the Japanese Ministry of Transport (played by Alan Ariano and Mi Kang).—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pursuit of automotive perfection reached extraordinary heights in 2025, with engineers pushing the boundaries of what’s mechanically possible on four wheels.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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