PRECISION Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

precision

noun

pri-ˈsi-zhən

as in accuracy

the quality or state of being very accurate the company that measures TV ratings prides itself on the precision of its calculations

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Recent Examples of precision Infantry attempting to move along the front, vehicle convoys transporting supplies, command posts coordinating operations, and artillery units supporting assaults are increasingly vulnerable to Ukrainian drone operators who can identify and strike targets with unprecedented speed and precision. —

Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 In the Thirsk brogue, wingtip detailing is created exclusively through stitching and perforation, rather than cuts in the leather, giving the shoe a particularly refined precision. —

Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026 October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, precision shows you what your power truly needs today. —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026 Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, precision shows you what your power truly needs today. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for precision

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Noun

Despite concerns about the accuracy of the records in the new system, Sooknanan said, the administration shared the database with states, which used it on their rolls.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 23 June 2026
But it is being pitched to the general public, albeit to those who care about accuracy.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 23 June 2026