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
Zhu’s performance combined technical precision with notable emotional expressiveness.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Previous Chinese war games have also practiced precision strikes and blockading the island.
—Joe Cash, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Leo’s artful precision, Ting’s Oscar-winning talents, and my tenacity seem to form the perfect diamond.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Pure Drive: Made for those with a power game, this style attempts to strike a balance between speed, power and precision.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Previous Chinese war games have also practiced precision strikes and blockading the island.
—Joe Cash, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Leo’s artful precision, Ting’s Oscar-winning talents, and my tenacity seem to form the perfect diamond.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
Pure Drive: Made for those with a power game, this style attempts to strike a balance between speed, power and precision.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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