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Surgical, adj.

Pronunciation: ˈsərjək(ə)l

Meaning: Outside the practice of medicine, I often use this word to convey the idea of doing something with precision. Many others, especially in military circles, use the term to describe a type of attack on a military target that is done swiftly and with high accuracy.

Usage:

• “The quarterback’s passes were so surgical that the defense never had a chance to react.”
• “Her critique of the proposal was surgical, cutting straight to the weaknesses without any wasted words.”
• “The thief’s movements were surgical, precise, and calculated, leaving no trace behind.”