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
Its stainless steel weighing platform is easy to clean and four high-precision sensors ensure accurate weighing.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And for gamers, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed mouse is now 27% cheaper and delivers lag-free precision with a comfy grip and wireless charging support.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Today, users expect protection without bulk, grip without stickiness, and magnetic precision that works seamlessly with wireless charging.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
When Larin was close to goal, his lack of precision was evident.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
And for gamers, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed mouse is now 27% cheaper and delivers lag-free precision with a comfy grip and wireless charging support.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Today, users expect protection without bulk, grip without stickiness, and magnetic precision that works seamlessly with wireless charging.
—New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
When Larin was close to goal, his lack of precision was evident.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The new facility is the first to operate with an advanced warehouse management system, which Macy’s expects to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy of fulfillment and store replenishment, while establishing a model that can be scaled across the company’s network in the years ahead.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prioritizing perfection, or at least the absence of mistakes, has impacted military leadership culture in many ways.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The sessions, recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in just three days, were less about perfection than presence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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