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
Husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar previously earned a Michelin Star for their Miami pop-up, EntreNos, and their 10-course tasting menu here reflects the same precision and intention.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
When applied to create helmet visors, Irid's light-sensitive photochromic system uses liquid crystal film, a solar panel, a high-precision base lens, and an advanced mirror coating.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Quad flip The beginning was typical Malinin precision.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Close air support, precision strike Based on the Air Tractor 802, Sky Warden delivers close air support, precision strike and armed ISR while connecting with any joint force network around the world in real time.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
When applied to create helmet visors, Irid's light-sensitive photochromic system uses liquid crystal film, a solar panel, a high-precision base lens, and an advanced mirror coating.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Quad flip The beginning was typical Malinin precision.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Close air support, precision strike Based on the Air Tractor 802, Sky Warden delivers close air support, precision strike and armed ISR while connecting with any joint force network around the world in real time.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The National Park Service routinely updates exhibits across the park system to ensure historical accuracy and completeness.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This requires clinicians to evaluate for accuracy and voice—patients like hearing back from their clinician in their own voice.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This fresh and flavorful bolognese sauce comes together in under an hour and is homemade perfection.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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And remember, moderation over perfection.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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