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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The da Vinci surgical robot, designed for minimally invasive procedures, relies on Harmonic Drives in its arms, giving it delicate micro-movements with zero backlash for the utmost precision while performing minimally invasive operations on people.
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
The face buttons feel a little more substantial, while the directional pad was fully revamped for more precision.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval.
—Margaret Talev, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
The rechargeable electric device utilizes sonic technology to get close to the root of the hair for the ultimate precision.
—Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
The face buttons feel a little more substantial, while the directional pad was fully revamped for more precision.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval.
—Margaret Talev, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
The rechargeable electric device utilizes sonic technology to get close to the root of the hair for the ultimate precision.
—Marci Robin, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Precision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precision. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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