surgical
adjective/ˈsɜrdʒɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #3,982 most common English word
Meaning
Done with great precision and accuracy, like a surgeon's work.
Example sentence
The pilot carried out the mission with surgical precision, hitting only the intended target.
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