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
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
As valuable as Vassell and Champagnie were with their accuracy from long range, Stephon Castle’s point-of-attack defense on Cunningham was equally important.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Although the end result is likely to be fewer deaths and injuries than might have occurred had officials not been on top of the situation, declaring state of emergencies and taking other escalatory steps, the fact is that the forecast left a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy in advance.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
As valuable as Vassell and Champagnie were with their accuracy from long range, Stephon Castle’s point-of-attack defense on Cunningham was equally important.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Although the end result is likely to be fewer deaths and injuries than might have occurred had officials not been on top of the situation, declaring state of emergencies and taking other escalatory steps, the fact is that the forecast left a lot to be desired in terms of accuracy in advance.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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With a style that requires high precision and ruthlessness in front of goal, Villa’s cautiousness was only magnified.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Finally, a drizzling of white icing brings everything to tasty perfection.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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The point is consistency, not perfection.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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