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precision
[pri-sizh-uhn]
noun
the state or quality of being precise.
accuracy; exactness.
to arrive at an estimate with precision.
Synonyms:mechanical or scientific exactness.
a lens ground with precision.
punctiliousness; strictness.
precision in one's business dealings.
Mathematics.the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.
Chemistry, Physics.the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean.
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by precision.
precision swimming; precision instruments for aircraft.
precision
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
the quality of being precise; accuracy
(modifier) characterized by or having a high degree of exactness
precision grinding
a precision instrument
Other 51Թ Forms
- precisional adjective
- overprecision noun
- ultraprecision noun
- ˈDzԾ noun
- ˈDzԾ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precision1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precision1
Example Sentences
An aggressive team, Roberts expected early contact that would require precision on pitches in the strike zone.
Known for his precision on and off the pitch, Sir David has spent decades carefully curating his family's public image.
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.
Sitting on a small foldaway table is a precision scale where the duo weighs out mixtures.
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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