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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The submissions were also sent to prosecutor Daniel Porceddu, who didn't check their accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speed is praised more than accuracy.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Data centres and automation are raising requirements for power, connectivity, and operational precision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This reduces perfection pressure, increases psychological safety, and brings coworkers into the experimentation instead of waiting for a finished solution.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Exactness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exactness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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