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
Clients were drawn to Keïta for his distinct capacity to weave together blazing technical and aesthetic precision with a soft eye for the interiority of his subjects.
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
That includes communications, GPS navigation, intelligence collection, missile warning systems and precision targeting.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s contour stylus adds unmatched precision.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
That novelist’s precision is embedded in every beat of the screenplay, which values rhythm and implication over exposition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
That includes communications, GPS navigation, intelligence collection, missile warning systems and precision targeting.
—Emma Withrow, Baltimore Sun, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s contour stylus adds unmatched precision.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
That novelist’s precision is embedded in every beat of the screenplay, which values rhythm and implication over exposition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Teams would select for accuracy and work harder to hone it.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The expectations of perfection forced upon these women helped facilitate their silence, which is something Wagner cited as reason for her years-long silence.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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Consistency can provide calming visuals, but Wells advises steering clear of perfection.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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