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 Each word or phrase chosen requires a departure from the original, and attempts at literal exactness generate stiff language. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 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
  • By changing the current sent to the motor, the researchers can set its jump height with single-centimeter accuracy.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The complication shows the moon phases for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, with a 135-tooth driving wheel that drastically enhances accuracy, deviating by just one day every 122 years.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • The real challenge lies in the repetition — in executing the same dives, over and over again, with unwavering precision.
    — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Carrier landings need precision JPALS serves as a precision landing aid for Navy aircraft operating around carriers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • Anything short of perfection feels like disaster on the world stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfection

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“Exactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactness. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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