EXACTNESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

exactness

noun

as in accuracy

the quality or state of being very accurate the exactness of the bathroom scale isn't such that you could use it in business

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Recent Examples of exactness Inspired by museum collections and Art Deco design, the geometry and exactness of bold shapes in earthy tones are captivating. —

Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactness

Noun

The focus here is skin-tone accuracy, soft highlights, and polished minimalism.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Though the longest hitters in the game are finding ways to pick up more speed every year — either through equipment changes or exercise regimens geared toward explosiveness — those same players are trending in the opposite direction in accuracy.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 12 May 2026