inch-perfect
- adjective
- The technician made inch-perfect adjustments to the machinery, resulting in flawless operation.
Examples
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Let's not forget the role he played in the 2002 WC, the huge part he played in us clinching qualification for the 2006 WC (anyone remember that goal against Mexico at Crew Stadium?), our lone goal from the run of play in the 2006 WC came from an inch-perfect cross off his foot!
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The architect designed an inch-perfect model of the building, ensuring every detail was just right.
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Her calculations were inch-perfect, allowing the team to achieve their goal ahead of schedule.
Synonyms
Exactly correct and clear about small details
Very exact about very small measurements, like the width of a pin
So exact that it leaves no room for error
Very careful about small details
Antonyms
How Precise
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Etymology
The word inch-perfect comes from the parts inch, a very small unit used to measure length, and perfect, which means 'exact' or 'complete'. So calling something inch-perfect gives a clear image: it is made or done with very exact measurements.