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
The inherent challenge then, in the current landscape of AI models, is to be able to optimize both energy efficiency and accuracy.
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Simmone Shah, Time, 19 June 2025
This interview was conducted via in-person translator and has been edited, condensed and reviewed for accuracy.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 June 2025
Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).
—Luigi Damasceno, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Simmone Shah, Time, 19 June 2025
This interview was conducted via in-person translator and has been edited, condensed and reviewed for accuracy.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 June 2025
Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).
—Luigi Damasceno, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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Borussia Dortmund’s forwards will need to pick their spot with real precision in the next round.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The future of negotiation belongs to those who pair emotional intelligence with algorithmic precision.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Nicholas Meyer brought the franchise back to life with The Wrath of Khan, which pits Kirk against his old nemesis (played to arch perfection by Ricardo Montalban).—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Imagine tender chicken breasts marinated in spiced buttermilk, then pan-fried to crispy perfection and coated in a honey-buffalo sauce, before being layered onto a fluffy challah bun with tangy ranch slaw and bites of fresh dill.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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