as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
after its opening weekend, a movie's final box office gross can be estimated with considerable exactitude
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Recent Examples of exactitude
Implementing this kind of exactitude across a crowd of dancers is one of Goebel’s signatures.
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Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2024
That exactitude is most evident here in his lineup of crudos, a sharp and optimistic way to begin a meal.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
The bones of superb physical antics are there, but the best farce approaches it with the exactitude of an Olympic gymnastics routine.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2024
Likewise, reading old C code feels like engaging in the hermeneutics of ancient script, while Coq demands the exactitude of proving mathematical theorems.
—Sheon Han, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
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Coralie Kraft, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2024
That exactitude is most evident here in his lineup of crudos, a sharp and optimistic way to begin a meal.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2024
The bones of superb physical antics are there, but the best farce approaches it with the exactitude of an Olympic gymnastics routine.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2024
Likewise, reading old C code feels like engaging in the hermeneutics of ancient script, while Coq demands the exactitude of proving mathematical theorems.
—Sheon Han, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactitude
Noun
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The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The knitting needles are high-quality, sharp and work well for precision work and delicate knitting projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The lightweight serum transforms dull, frizzy strands into glossy perfection.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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With his signature blend of mischief and insight, Perry probes the elusive ideals of authenticity, the allure of perfection, and the ever-shifting identity of the artist.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Exactitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactitude. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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