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precision

[pri-sizh-uhn]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being precise.

  2. accuracy; exactness.

    to arrive at an estimate with precision.

    Synonyms:
  3. mechanical or scientific exactness.

    a lens ground with precision.

  4. punctiliousness; strictness.

    precision in one's business dealings.

  5. Mathematics.the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.

  6. Chemistry, Physics.the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean.



adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by precision.

    precision swimming; precision instruments for aircraft.

precision

/ ɪˈɪə /

noun

  1. the quality of being precise; accuracy

  2. (modifier) characterized by or having a high degree of exactness

    precision grinding

    a precision instrument

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • precisional adjective
  • overprecision noun
  • ultraprecision noun
  • ˈDzԾ noun
  • ˈDzԾ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of precision1

First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin īō-, stem of īō “cutoff”; equivalent to precise + -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of precision1

C17: from Latin īō a cutting off; see precise
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An aggressive team, Roberts expected early contact that would require precision on pitches in the strike zone.

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Known for his precision on and off the pitch, Sir David has spent decades carefully curating his family's public image.

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The reports sometimes turn out to be false, and immigration enforcers seem to strike and depart with swift precision, leaving the public little opportunity to respond.

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Sitting on a small foldaway table is a precision scale where the duo weighs out mixtures.

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In fact in the statement announcing his sacking, Spurs pointed out - with eye-opening precision - the team had taken 78 points from their past 66 games.

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