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
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
At the time, the benchmark showed an 85 percent accuracy rate.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
At the time, the benchmark showed an 85 percent accuracy rate.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
Noun
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B-52s can also be used to provide close air support for ground troops by acting as enormous loitering munition silos able to drop precision bombs where needed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The draw is something that’s difficult to define with precision.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That's the perfection of knowing your hook up – if you that good.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Let the pork, tomatillos, and some spicy poblano peppers simmer for eight hours until everything has cooked to a rich and tender perfection.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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