as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
obviously, with brain surgery the accuracy of the incision is incredibly important
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Recent Examples of accuracy
Despite criticism over opaque and deceptive practices, prediction markets’ election favorites won most of the time, a Washington Post analysis found; more liquid in betting markets improves their accuracy, economists told CNN, but could carry negative social costs.
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The accuracy and touch on the shot is something few players in the world would be capable of pulling off.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Our focus was stability, accuracy and protection of taxpayer information.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
The accuracy and touch on the shot is something few players in the world would be capable of pulling off.
—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Our focus was stability, accuracy and protection of taxpayer information.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accuracy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
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Survivors chose their words with a precision that came from living through things most of us cannot imagine.
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At least within the precision limits of the Perseverance’s instruments, the material roughly matches terrestrial kerogen.
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Played to perfection by Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram was programmed to save lives and give sass.
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But for many women, the motivation is less about perfection and more about confidence, control, and self-care.
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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