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
CamLidar detects and tracks drones with pin-point precision.
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Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The astounding thing is that the precision or objectivity—the objectivity of his approach—strangely results in a totally subjective fountain of tears.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Over the past decades, thanks to new precision instruments and advanced techniques that can image cells at high resolution, measure forces, and manipulate tissues, there has been a resurgence in mechanobiology, the study of physical forces in cells and tissues.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The Stunt Ensemble honors recognize exceptional stunt work from the previous calendar year, celebrating both performers and coordinators whose skill and precision bring action storytelling to life.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The astounding thing is that the precision or objectivity—the objectivity of his approach—strangely results in a totally subjective fountain of tears.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Over the past decades, thanks to new precision instruments and advanced techniques that can image cells at high resolution, measure forces, and manipulate tissues, there has been a resurgence in mechanobiology, the study of physical forces in cells and tissues.
—Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The Stunt Ensemble honors recognize exceptional stunt work from the previous calendar year, celebrating both performers and coordinators whose skill and precision bring action storytelling to life.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Golden State turned the ball over 21 times and shot just 40% and 23% from behind the arc, while the Pelicans had a 43% accuracy rate from the field.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cars drifted more in the lane when people used touch screens and speed and accuracy of screen use declined when driving.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Finally, a drizzling of white icing brings everything to tasty perfection.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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The point is consistency, not perfection.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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