precision
0 antonyms and opposites of precision, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The quality of being exact and accurate.
How to use precision
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin praecisio, formed the same way as precise plus -ion.
Full origin of precision →Frequently asked questions
What does “precision” mean?
The word “precision” means the quality of being exact and accurate. In plain terms, exactness — either in general, or in the technical sense of how consistent repeated results are.
How do you pronounce “precision”?
“Precision” is pronounced prih-SIHZH-uhn (/pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “precision” in a sentence?
Here is “precision” used in a sentence: “The watchmaker worked with incredible precision on the tiny gears.”
What is another word for “precision”?
Words with a similar meaning to “precision” include exactitude.
What part of speech is “precision”?
Depending on how it is used, “precision” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “precision” come from?
The word “precision” comes from Latin. From Latin praecisio, formed the same way as precise plus -ion.
Is “precision” a common word?
“Precision” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “precision” have?
“Precision” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being exact and accurate.
What is the difference between precision and accuracy?
In everyday English they overlap, but in science and measurement they are distinct: accuracy is how close a result is to the true value, while precision is how consistently repeated measurements agree with each other. Results can be precise but inaccurate — tightly clustered around the wrong value — or roughly accurate but imprecise.
What is a precision instrument?
A precision instrument is a tool designed for exact measurement or accuracy, built to very fine tolerances. In this use, precision works as a modifier, as in precision engineering and precision tools.
Is it correct to say "with precision"?
Yes: with precision is the standard collocation, as in "the manoeuvre was executed with precision". For emphasis, English commonly adds a modifier — with great precision, with pinpoint precision, with surgical precision.
What is the opposite of precision?
The direct opposite is imprecision. Depending on context, vagueness (of language), inaccuracy (of measurement), and sloppiness (of workmanship) all serve as opposites of precision.