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precision

[pri-sizh-uhn] / prɪˈsɪʒ ən /
NOUN
accuracy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rigor
STRONG
attention care carefulness correctness definiteness exactitude exactness fidelity heed meticulousness nicety particularity preciseness sureness
WEAK
definitiveness definitude
Antonyms
STRONG
carelessness disregard ignorance inaccuracy inattention inexactness infidelity neglect negligence thoughtlessness
WEAK
imprecision

Example Sentences

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Revealing the fossil's structure required patience and precision.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Former senior Pentagon official Michael Horowitz, who was one of the leaders of the team that developed Lucas, said other militaries had the ability to make their own low-cost, long-range precision strike weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That might seem ridiculous given the power and precision which Sinner already possesses from that wing.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The princess twirled her staff with strength and precision that made him gulp.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.