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
Ford’s encounter was the visually arresting kind — no severe weather danger, just the uncanny experience of watching rain approach with an almost architectural precision.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Baiba Torman’s precision cuts are the draw at Smith & Morgan.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Fresh pasta cooks quickly and requires greater precision, making timing and technique essential for the best results.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Her headbutting precision is a concussion hazard.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Baiba Torman’s precision cuts are the draw at Smith & Morgan.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
Fresh pasta cooks quickly and requires greater precision, making timing and technique essential for the best results.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Her headbutting precision is a concussion hazard.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The system maintained accuracy despite the carrier’s movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Progress comes from steady, coordinated effort, not perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits the studio to explore the craft and how a deep respect for history drives a passion for perfection.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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