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
An unnamed American intelligence agency oversees the world with staggering precision, never allowing a nefarious actor to elude its vision for too long.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
The precision dance troupe, known for its high kicks, appearances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, turns 100 this year.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2025
Greater precision and acceptance of video replay technology helped persuade the Maryland Racing Commission to accept an appeal from Secretariat’s then-90-year-old owner in 2012 and change the official time to 1:53, securing the record.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The target of the strike was a Hezbollah facility in Beirut which stored precision missiles, according to a joint statement from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 May 2025
The precision dance troupe, known for its high kicks, appearances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and annual Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, turns 100 this year.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 May 2025
Greater precision and acceptance of video replay technology helped persuade the Maryland Racing Commission to accept an appeal from Secretariat’s then-90-year-old owner in 2012 and change the official time to 1:53, securing the record.
—Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
The target of the strike was a Hezbollah facility in Beirut which stored precision missiles, according to a joint statement from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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But none of those accuracy mistakes compared to Texas’ baserunning blunder in the seventh inning.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The current list, which is the result of reporting by CBS news and whose accuracy the government still won’t confirm, is incomplete.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Adjusting perspectives — such as recognizing that perfection is not required and that setbacks may offer learning opportunities — also plays a role for many individuals navigating change.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For single parents, the key is to prioritize self-care, build a supportive community, and recognize that perfection is not the goal.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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