exactness

noun

Definition of exactnessnext
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 Delicate roe needs exactness and freshness, while richer or more assertive caviar can handle oak influence, salinity, or light smoke. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 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
  1. accuracy
  2. precision
  3. perfection
Noun
  • Sleep debt, chronic stress, and metabolic dysfunction not only sap energy but also distort the accuracy of perception.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Since 2018-19, no Premier League centre-back (with 900-plus minutes of game time) has logged a higher passing accuracy than Stones’ 94 per cent.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Through effortless magnetism, and extraordinary emotional precision, this actor crafts a character who belongs as much to the sea as the shore.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • The design team’s influence waned as Apple poured its energy into manufacturing the iPhone and other bestsellers with military precision at massive scale.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • And that task, based on conversations Delane has had with defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, is to chase perfection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • While the booster was lost, SpaceX has repeatedly emphasized that Starship’s flight-test campaign follows an iterative development strategy in which every mission is intended to gather engineering data rather than achieve operational perfection.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of perfection

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“Exactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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