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
Richard is a tiki guy, and his and Schaffer’s book is the first attempt, possibly ever, to unite the flamboyant exuberance of tiki with the methodical precision of the modernist craft movement.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Among the indicators cited were fundraising success, volunteer recruitment, and planning precision.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
His team has treated every aspect of his growth, from his body to his game to his public profile, with precision and patience.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Truvaga leans into simplicity and precision with very short, on-demand handheld sessions.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Among the indicators cited were fundraising success, volunteer recruitment, and planning precision.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
His team has treated every aspect of his growth, from his body to his game to his public profile, with precision and patience.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Truvaga leans into simplicity and precision with very short, on-demand handheld sessions.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Integrated force sensors help improve grip control and accuracy, allowing the hand to carry out delicate tasks with consistent performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Jennifer Boren Campos Keeps Businesses Organized and Compliant Jennifer Boren Campos, owner of P2 Services, works in an area where accuracy matters every day.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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But our conversation ended up being so much about women and mothers generally, and how people in their lives create these illusions of normalcy and these illusions of perfection based on superficial stuff.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Berenberg downgrades CrowdStrike to hold from buy Berenberg said the stock is priced to perfection.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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