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
The tool is held like a chunky Sharpie, with the index finger resting on a button that can be switched between a press-and-hold precision mode for detailing and trimming work or a continuous mode for chiseling and carving.
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New Atlas, 2 June 2025
This is a thornier psychological exercise than similar crime drama series, casting focus on both the precision of Paul's homicidal methods and the dedication Stella will require to catch him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Physicists at the Vienna University of Technology figured out how to reproduce this rotational effect in the lab using laser pulses and precision cameras, according to a paper published in the journal Communications Physics.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
His two goals in the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa were great examples of his shooting precision and directness.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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New Atlas, 2 June 2025
This is a thornier psychological exercise than similar crime drama series, casting focus on both the precision of Paul's homicidal methods and the dedication Stella will require to catch him.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Physicists at the Vienna University of Technology figured out how to reproduce this rotational effect in the lab using laser pulses and precision cameras, according to a paper published in the journal Communications Physics.
—ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
His two goals in the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa were great examples of his shooting precision and directness.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Instead of pursuing impossible perfection, organizations should design for resilience — systems that degrade gracefully under stress and recover quickly from failures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Craft beer has achieved a state of perfection, with all sub-standard brews banished.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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