Synonyms of precision

precision

noun

pri-ˈsi-zhən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accuracy
• preciseness
• perfection
• exactness
• exactitude
• fidelity
• definiteness
• rigor
• fineness
• truth
• nicety
• veracity
• definitiveness
• accurateness
• delicacy
• rigorousness
• closeness
• ultraprecision
• correctness
• strictness
• subtlety
• rightness
• determinacy
• meticulousness
• fastidiousness
• carefulness
• definitude
• care
• persnicketiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inaccuracy
• roughness
• imprecision
• approximation
• coarseness
• roundness
• inexactness
• inexactitude
• impreciseness
• carelessness
• wrongness
• incorrectness
• falsity
• guesswork
• looseness
• falseness
• vagueness
• indefiniteness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precision

But advocates say even this early progress is encouraging and shows the power of the body's own immune system when guided by precision science. —Liz Neporent, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2025

But behind the plants and flower pots, there's a dark secret: China runs a murder-for-hire business and Elmer, left emotionally numb following an accident in his past, is the one who carries out the killings with cold precision. —Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 11 Apr. 2025

Blending Fortune 50 precision with startup agility, Jimmie helps to accelerate the journey from ideas to market and reduce innovation risks. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025

For example, this would include engine timing belts or precision belts for counting banknotes. —James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025