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
Reggie is the polite, sophisticated one who stands up straight, holds a person’s gaze, and speaks with crisp precision.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Its precision tip creates ultra-fine lines, while the velvety-matte, non-drying formula blends easily for smoky eyes, lined lips, or softly sculpted cheeks.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Its precision tip creates ultra-fine lines, while the velvety-matte, non-drying formula blends easily for smoky eyes, lined lips, or softly sculpted cheeks.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025
Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.
—Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precision
Noun
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Financial literacy starts with curiosity, not perfection.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Obsessive compulsive disorder causes people to fixate on consistency or perfection.—
Heidi Moawad, MD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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