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.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exactness
Noun
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Football kickers want to keep their shoulders and chest square to the ball when kicking, which ensures better accuracy.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
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The league is steadfast about its accuracy.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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“Exactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactness. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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