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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Leveraging its reasoning roots, the AI co-scientist conducts an internal evaluation to improve outputs, and Google says the self-evaluation ratings correlate to greater scientific accuracy.
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
His pinpoint accuracy, fearlessness and production are the top selling points.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Along with her response time, the counter at the bottom of her screen measures her accuracy.
—Laila Lalami, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Exercise Tracking: Accurate and Detailed OnePlus aims to improve the accuracy of its heart rate readings on the Watch 3 by changing the sensor layout, modifying the design, and updating the algorithm.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
His pinpoint accuracy, fearlessness and production are the top selling points.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Along with her response time, the counter at the bottom of her screen measures her accuracy.
—Laila Lalami, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Exercise Tracking: Accurate and Detailed OnePlus aims to improve the accuracy of its heart rate readings on the Watch 3 by changing the sensor layout, modifying the design, and updating the algorithm.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Accuracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accuracy. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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