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
There are no craters or evidence of bombs hitting in the surrounding neighborhood, suggesting a great degree of accuracy, said Corey Scher, a researcher who uses satellite imagery and radar data to study landscape changes in armed conflict zones.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the censor does prohibit us from putting out live broadcasts of intercepts that could reveal the accuracy of Iranian ballistic missiles or the location of interceptor missile arrays.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
To do this, both spacecraft must formation-fly about 500 feet (150 meters) apart while maintaining alignment within millimeter accuracy.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Apple's long-running Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But the censor does prohibit us from putting out live broadcasts of intercepts that could reveal the accuracy of Iranian ballistic missiles or the location of interceptor missile arrays.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
To do this, both spacecraft must formation-fly about 500 feet (150 meters) apart while maintaining alignment within millimeter accuracy.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Apple's long-running Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Its hardware includes Series Elastic Actuators and a range of sensors that enable safe physical interaction with people while maintaining balance and precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday night, the Knights turned their gym into a clinic on precision basketball.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don’t get lost seeking nonexistent perfection; your work is all the more meaningful for its potential flaws.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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