Synonyms of precision

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuracy
• preciseness
• perfection
• exactness
• exactitude
• fidelity
• definiteness
• rigor
• fineness
• truth
• nicety
• veracity
• definitiveness
• accurateness
• delicacy
• rigorousness
• closeness
• ultraprecision
• correctness
• strictness
• subtlety
• rightness
• determinacy
• meticulousness
• fastidiousness
• carefulness
• definitude
• care
• persnicketiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inaccuracy
• roughness
• imprecision
• approximation
• coarseness
• roundness
• inexactness
• inexactitude
• impreciseness
• carelessness
• wrongness
• incorrectness
• falsity
• guesswork
• looseness
• falseness
• vagueness
• indefiniteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precision

Multibeam’s approach uses multiple electron beams operating simultaneously, increasing throughput while maintaining the precision needed for advanced semiconductor fabrication. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

With its modular design, the Brontanax can be quickly configured as a missile platform, sensor extension, electronic warfare aircraft, and precision ground attack for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. — David Szondy july 24, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

But other parts of the country are more like sensor deserts, where AQI scores are interpolated from readings made in far-off places, and precision is reduced. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

One individual stabilized the sunfish while another delivered the high-speed impact, which suggests remarkable cooperation and precision. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026