fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
1
as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach

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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror

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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure the fineness of the cat's bones

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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art

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  1. accuracy
  2. elegance
  3. precision
  4. majesty
  5. perfection
  6. refinement
Noun
  • Today’s difficulty The difficulty score is an average rating from our testers, who play the game in advance to check for quality and accuracy.
    Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Indeed, a scholar at West Point, assessing the Israeli programs, observed that more information could make for greater accuracy.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accuracy
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  • Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rumoured Lady Di Cabochon Studs: $78 Fresh from the elevated clothing brand’s new jewelry collection, these sophisticated pearl pieces transcend well into the evening, adding a touch of elegance and style to any ensemble.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elegance
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  • Every single detail was scrutinized and designed with precision.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The finished movie, edited with whiplash precision by Hansjörg Weißbrich, began drawing buzz at Venice and continued to crackle at a Telluride screening.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of precision
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  • Erivo, a musical theater divinity, incarnated Elphaba from the inside out while delivering the power ballads with as much feeling as vocal majesty.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These Classic Movies Make Perfect Gifts Director Jan de Bont's Twister finally shows off the true majesty of his original opus with the film's recent release on 4K Ultra HD for the first time.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of majesty
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  • If anything, letting go of this ideal of perfection is key.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of perfection
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  • This new and updated version features the same premium materials along with some acoustic refinements and improved device compatibility.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The information lacks a level of refinement found in most other autos when displayed on its traditional screen format.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of refinement
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