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Definitions

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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It's a highly anticipated journey that demands exacting precision -- but there's still room for the astronauts to live out their childhood dreams of spaceflight.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Look at the concentration in her face, judging the angle, never fudging a shot, taking each nettle with inhuman precision.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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