precision
prɪˈsɪʒən
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Noun

1.
exactnessstate of being exact and accurate
  • The precision of the clock is remarkable.
accuracy correctness exactness
2.
measurementTECH.ability to reproduce measurements consistentlyTECH.
  • Precision is crucial in scientific experiments.
accuracy correctness exactness
3.
mathematicsTECH.number of significant digits in a valueTECH.
  • The precision of the calculation was to three decimal places.
accuracy exactness specificity
4.
gamesTECH.bidding system in bridge for accurate hand descriptionTECH.
  • They used precision to communicate their hand in bridge.
accuracy exactness
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Expressions with precision

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extreme accuracy and consistency in operation
The team executed the plan with clockwork precision.
extreme accuracy and attention to detail
The event was organized with military precision.
made with great accuracy and exactness
This is a precision-made watch.
carried out with exactness and attention to detail
The project was implemented with precision, meeting all specifications.
extreme order and discipline like in the military
The event was organized with regimental precision.
extreme accuracy and consistency in performance
The surgeon operated with robotic precision.

Origin of precision

Latin, praecisio (cutting off)

Terms with precision included in their meaning

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aimn.
precision
accuracy of hitting a target
precision
with great attention to detail
justadv.
precision
exactly or precisely, without deviation
precision
in a precise manner without any error
approximately
without precision or exactness
safety
high level of caution and precision
precision
perfectly suitable in every detail
precision
exactly as stated without deviation

Examples of precision in a sentence

  • Her precision in painting is unmatched.
  • Precision in engineering ensures safety and efficiency.
  • The artist's precision in detail was admired by all.
  • The instrument's precision is crucial for accurate results.
  • Precision in measurements is vital for scientific experiments.
  • Their precision in bidding won them the game.

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  1. French:précision, fidélité, ...
  2. German:Präzision, Precision, ...
  3. Italian:precisione, sistema Precision, ...
  4. Spanish:precisión, fidelidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:precisão, sistema Precision, ...
  6. Chinese:精确性, 精密度, ...
  7. Japanese:精度, 有効数字, ...
  8. Arabic:دِقَّة, إِتْقَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:דִּיּוּק, דִּיּוּק, ...
  10. Russian:точность, прецизионность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точність, прецизійність, ...
  12. Hindi:सटीकता, प्रेसिजन, ...
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