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
Currently unclear at press time is the accuracy of these figures, or where Collins got any of this data from.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The law ties the amount to a statistic called the Payment Error Rate -- the official measure of accuracy -- whether states are giving recipients either too much, or too little, in food stamp money.
—James Sneed, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, touchdown/interception ratio and team result.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And the accuracy remains otherworldly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The law ties the amount to a statistic called the Payment Error Rate -- the official measure of accuracy -- whether states are giving recipients either too much, or too little, in food stamp money.
—James Sneed, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
Our formula factors accuracy, passing yardage, touchdown/interception ratio and team result.
—Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And the accuracy remains otherworldly.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Should urban policy be guided by the cold precision of development economics, or by a vision of fairness and dignity?—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This dedication to precision also reflects the company’s conscious use of fuel.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Summary Apple's premium valuation has outpaced its earnings outlook, leaving the stock priced for perfection amid rising competitive.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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