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 W4100i is also factory calibrated for color accuracy, achieving a Delta E figure of less than 2.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new equations provide a strict limit on the accuracy of a clock based on classical physics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Victor’s own father is obsessed with legacy and perfection and mistreats his boy, and that cycle continues with Victor and the Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That could mean the index is vulnerable to a pullback if the tech sector starts to falter — especially at a moment when many investors fear the megacaps are priced for perfection.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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