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precision in German

precision in German is Präzision, Genauigkeit, Messpräzision — precision means the quality of being exact and accurate.

precision in German

Präzision
noun
(broadly) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
Genauigkeit
noun
(broadly) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
Messpräzision
noun
(strictly) The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
Präzision
noun
(strictly) The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
Wiederholgenauigkeit
noun
(strictly) The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.

What does "precision" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being exact and accurate.
    "The watchmaker worked with incredible precision on the tiny gears."
  2. noun How consistently repeated measurements agree with each other, whether or not they are correct.
    "The instrument showed good precision, giving nearly identical readings each time."
  3. adjective Designed for or characterized by exact measurement or accuracy.
    "The factory uses precision tools to cut the metal parts."
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precision in a sentence

  • The watchmaker worked with incredible precision on the tiny gears.
  • The instrument showed good precision, giving nearly identical readings each time.
  • The factory uses precision tools to cut the metal parts.

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What is "precision" in German?

"precision" in German is Präzision, Genauigkeit, Messpräzision. precision means: The quality of being exact and accurate.

How do you use "precision" in a sentence?

Example: "The watchmaker worked with incredible precision on the tiny gears." In German, "precision" is Präzision, Genauigkeit, Messpräzision.

Are there other ways to say "precision" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "precision": Präzision, Genauigkeit, Messpräzision, Wiederholgenauigkeit.

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