noun
precision
prih-SIHZH-uhn
noun
1
The quality of being exact and accurate.
"The watchmaker worked with incredible precision on the tiny gears."
2
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."
adjective
1
Designed for or characterized by exact measurement or accuracy.
"The factory uses precision tools to cut the metal parts."
How to Use Precision
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExactness — either in general, or in the technical sense of how consistent repeated results are.
Common mistake
In science, "precision" (consistency) is technically different from "accuracy" (correctness) — you can be precise but wrong every time.
Common pairings
with precision
precision engineering
precision and accuracy
Word Forms
precisions plural
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Etymology
From Latin praecisio, formed the same way as precise plus -ion.