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
Dark rooms require an extra focus on precision—materials, lighting, and proportions must be carefully coordinated so that the interiors don’t feel heavy, though the clients admit to having had some moments of doubt about the design.
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Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Bisch operates with a heavy dose of precision, and it’s paid off.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Offered in seven modern shades—from soft blush tones to rich mauves—the precision pencil lays down smooth, natural-looking color with impressive staying power.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
So, while Gemini wants to explore every option, Virgo wants clarity, precision and a workable plan of action.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2026
Bisch operates with a heavy dose of precision, and it’s paid off.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Offered in seven modern shades—from soft blush tones to rich mauves—the precision pencil lays down smooth, natural-looking color with impressive staying power.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
So, while Gemini wants to explore every option, Virgo wants clarity, precision and a workable plan of action.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for precision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
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Off a hunch, Mollick ran the story through Pangram, a program that detects AI writing with 99% accuracy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Using hardware mounted to the ceilings of brick-and-mortar stores, Radar’s technology can read any radio-frequency identification, or RFID, tag with 99% accuracy, the company said.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The astrologer adds that just like a Virgo, this style doesn't seek attention but perfection, as shown by the fact that everything has its place, every element serves a purpose, and the beauty lies in the subtlety and care behind the design.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
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The results from Friday’s flight show there’s still room for improvement, but SpaceX will be ready to chase perfection again soon.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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