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 Ford’s encounter was the visually arresting kind — no severe weather danger, just the uncanny experience of watching rain approach with an almost architectural precision. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 Baiba Torman’s precision cuts are the draw at Smith & Morgan. —

The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026 Fresh pasta cooks quickly and requires greater precision, making timing and technique essential for the best results. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026 Her headbutting precision is a concussion hazard. —

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Noun

Advanced statistical modeling revealed that a group of six piRNAs alone predicted two‑year survival with accuracy as high as 86%.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Improvements in timing accuracy can also open doors to new science.

— Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026