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
When bright, direct light is needed for precision work (like for crafting or writing), this White Crown LED lamp can shine at 10 different brightness levels.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Kohout’s students were known for their deep edges and precision bladework, which provided a perfect foundation for high-level ice-dance skills.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
However, recent successes have occurred when the mission called for pinprick precision rather than a sustained presence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
This Earth sign carries an archetype of resilience and mastery, and the Snow King’s choreography often highlights control, endurance and precision.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Kohout’s students were known for their deep edges and precision bladework, which provided a perfect foundation for high-level ice-dance skills.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
However, recent successes have occurred when the mission called for pinprick precision rather than a sustained presence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2026
This Earth sign carries an archetype of resilience and mastery, and the Snow King’s choreography often highlights control, endurance and precision.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Motorola built the camera system around Sony’s LYTIA sensor to improve brightness and color accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the program was known for a rigorous scientific review and inspection process to ensure accuracy.—
Lucas Waldron,
ProPublica,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And perfection was never my thing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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California has never been about perfection.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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