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
Today, Uncle Brown’s smart toilets continue to be engineered with precision to meet the daily routines of a growing household.
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Sydney brings deep knowledge and respect for hip-hop culture, blending technical precision with authentic expression.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
His game is built on leverage and precision while his athleticism pops when he’s activated in space.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Speak with precision, and set limits to guard your focus.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ethan Stone, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Sydney brings deep knowledge and respect for hip-hop culture, blending technical precision with authentic expression.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
His game is built on leverage and precision while his athleticism pops when he’s activated in space.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Speak with precision, and set limits to guard your focus.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Its massive 60mm Eclipse dual drivers give you high-fidelity 24-bit audio, while the flip-to-mute mic offers broadcast-quality voice accuracy.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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But [there are] accuracy issues, decision-making issues.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since most of us were never taught basic food literacy, there is a gap in knowledge on how to select, prepare, and store ingredients as well as how to think in patterns instead of perfection.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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Add a cherry to the center of each pineapple ring for party perfection.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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