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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The 360-degree lidar vision creates a precision map of your home.
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
You’re being asked to speak the language of your inner world with more precision.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 May 2025
As for potential Celtics selloffs, any such cap-reducing moves likely would be made for draft capital, of which, as has been routinely chronicled, the Heat hold precision little.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
University of Bayreuth View 1 Images For years, the CRISPR-Cas9 genome technology has been reshaping genetic engineering, a precision tool to transform everything from agriculture to medicine.
—Jay Kakade
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
You’re being asked to speak the language of your inner world with more precision.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 May 2025
As for potential Celtics selloffs, any such cap-reducing moves likely would be made for draft capital, of which, as has been routinely chronicled, the Heat hold precision little.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
University of Bayreuth View 1 Images For years, the CRISPR-Cas9 genome technology has been reshaping genetic engineering, a precision tool to transform everything from agriculture to medicine.
—Jay Kakade
may 19, New Atlas, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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There’s so much tangible value that AI agents can bring to business leaders and to workers, improving efficiency and accuracy while freeing up humans to focus on what is uniquely human in their work, such as creative thinking, face-to-face engagement with others and ethical decision-making.—
Jim Stratton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The lightweight serum transforms dull, frizzy strands into glossy perfection.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
13 May 2025
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With his signature blend of mischief and insight, Perry probes the elusive ideals of authenticity, the allure of perfection, and the ever-shifting identity of the artist.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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