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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These devices offer advanced features such as temperature control and consumption tracking, giving users more precision over their cannabis experience.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Ultra-black butterfly wings, for instance, hint at the possibility of extremely lightweight and absorptive material that could be used to harness solar energy, hone precision telescopes to detect the faintest light traveling across space or produce a camouflage coating for military vessels.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Every single detail was scrutinized and designed with precision.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Such was the case Monday night as the lightning-quick Riley tried to ignite his team’s high-octane offense with creative drives to the basket, pull-up jumpers and precision passes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
Ultra-black butterfly wings, for instance, hint at the possibility of extremely lightweight and absorptive material that could be used to harness solar energy, hone precision telescopes to detect the faintest light traveling across space or produce a camouflage coating for military vessels.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Every single detail was scrutinized and designed with precision.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Such was the case Monday night as the lightning-quick Riley tried to ignite his team’s high-octane offense with creative drives to the basket, pull-up jumpers and precision passes.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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