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 inside was precision-milled to make room for all of the necessary chips and sensors.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The idea is compelling: as our ancestors began to manipulate objects with increasing precision, the cognitive demands of tool use and social coordination may have driven the expansion of their brains.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The Utes executed with precision, scoring on six of seven red zone trips and converting 14 of 16 third-down attempts while their defense suffocated the Bruins.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
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—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The idea is compelling: as our ancestors began to manipulate objects with increasing precision, the cognitive demands of tool use and social coordination may have driven the expansion of their brains.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The Utes executed with precision, scoring on six of seven red zone trips and converting 14 of 16 third-down attempts while their defense suffocated the Bruins.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
To discover how Chicago Protective Apparel is using Valia to boost productivity and precision, click here.
To learn more about Lectra’s solutions, click here.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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The leadership of the paper, and others within Spotlight interviewed during the investigation, felt that McCarthy had behaved appropriately, and was in fact focused on guaranteeing the accuracy of sensitive, high-stakes projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional techniques that often sacrifice accuracy by leaving gaps or reducing point density, the Tezduyar–Takizawa simulations maintain consistent precision across the flow patterns.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In another section, male nudes celebrate the body with an ode to classic perfection, enhancing strength and symmetry through a refined use of light and composition.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Audiences, especially the younger ones, are done with perfection.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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