precision in French
precision in French is précision — precision means the quality of being exact and accurate.
precision in French
précision
(broadly) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
What does "precision" mean?
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noun The quality of being exact and accurate.
"The surgeon operated with great precision and a very steady hand."
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noun How consistently repeated measurements agree with each other, whether or not they are correct.
"The scientists repeated the test to check the precision of their scales."
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adjective Designed for or characterized by exact measurement or accuracy.
"He bought a set of precision screwdrivers for repairing watches."
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precision in a sentence
- The surgeon operated with great precision and a very steady hand.
- Her writing has a precision that makes difficult ideas easy to follow.
- The scientists repeated the test to check the precision of their scales.
- High precision does not guarantee accuracy if the instrument is badly set up.
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What is "precision" in French?
"precision" in French is précision. precision means: The quality of being exact and accurate.
How do you use "precision" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon operated with great precision and a very steady hand." In French, "precision" is précision.
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