as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
obviously, with brain surgery the accuracy of the incision is incredibly important
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Recent Examples of accuracy
Jensen and researchers at the London Business School, found skilled or informed traders drove the majority of the accuracy on Polymarket.
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 July 2026
The software uses an advanced scanning algorithm to compare both file names and contents, helping identify duplicate files with high accuracy.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 July 2026
The software uses an advanced scanning algorithm to compare both file names and contents, helping identify duplicate files with high accuracy.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accuracy
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Survivors chose their words with a precision that came from living through things most of us cannot imagine.
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At least within the precision limits of the Perseverance’s instruments, the material roughly matches terrestrial kerogen.
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Played to perfection by Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram was programmed to save lives and give sass.
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But for many women, the motivation is less about perfection and more about confidence, control, and self-care.
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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