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
Their robot not only showcases the growing capabilities of robotics but also highlights how technology can tackle complex challenges with speed and accuracy.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But the signing was a complete bust after he was benched after nine starts, after struggling with downfield accuracy and holding onto the ball too long in the pocket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Paktyawal’s family has disputed the accuracy of that information, Zazy said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Silla said the system can reproduce the same level of accuracy across different garments and production environments without the variability that often occurs with manual processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
But the signing was a complete bust after he was benched after nine starts, after struggling with downfield accuracy and holding onto the ball too long in the pocket.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Paktyawal’s family has disputed the accuracy of that information, Zazy said.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Silla said the system can reproduce the same level of accuracy across different garments and production environments without the variability that often occurs with manual processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Estimates suggest that precision agriculture will expand robustly through the latter half of the decade, and individuals guiding this expansion will be in demand.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each arm can rotate different layers of the puzzle with precision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since most of us were never taught basic food literacy, there is a gap in knowledge on how to select, prepare, and store ingredients as well as how to think in patterns instead of perfection.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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Add a cherry to the center of each pineapple ring for party perfection.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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