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
What has felt fresh, however, is the variety of avenues Chelsea have used to slice through the opposition press, pulling defenders out of position with patient, probing play before hitting with precision through the centre of the pitch.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
No ground campaign could have hit these facilities so quickly, with such precision and intensity, and without any casualties.
—David A. Deptula, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
This precision detail requires a small 45-degree fire cut to be made on the top of the joists.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The wine cellar is stacked like an old-money Bond villain’s dream: over 1,000 bottles, big on rare Burgundies and Old World precision.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
No ground campaign could have hit these facilities so quickly, with such precision and intensity, and without any casualties.
—David A. Deptula, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2025
This precision detail requires a small 45-degree fire cut to be made on the top of the joists.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025
The wine cellar is stacked like an old-money Bond villain’s dream: over 1,000 bottles, big on rare Burgundies and Old World precision.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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OpenAI published data showing higher accuracy from GPT-5 in answering PhD-level science questions and handling coding tasks.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, in a report evaluating last winter's forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Wesley would rack up accomplishments with a sparkling air of perfection, then march cheerily forward.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Their clients around the world report measurable results because speed matters more than perfection when capturing micro moments.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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