precision
word
/pɹiˈsɪʒən/
pri-SI-zhuhn
/pɹɪsˈɪʒən/
pri-SI-zhuhn
Definition
The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful about details. It can also refer to how closely measurements or actions match a specific standard.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both technical and general contexts for accuracy and carefulness, especially in science, engineering, and careful work ('with precision'). Often compared with 'accuracy': 'precision' is about consistency and exactness, not just being right.
Spanish: precisiónPortuguese (BR): precisãoPortuguese (PT): precisãoChinese (Simplified): 精确 - 精密Chinese (Traditional): 精確 - 精密Hindi: सटीकताArabic: دقةBengali: নির্ভুলতা - যথার্থতাRussian: точностьJapanese: 精密さ - 正確さVietnamese: độ chính xácKorean: 정밀성 - 정확성Turkish: kesinlik - hassasiyetUrdu: درستگی - صحتIndonesian: presisi - ketelitian
Example Sentences
Good precision is important in science experiments.
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Pilots rely on precision when landing planes in bad weather.
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Her answers showed an impressive level of precision.
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That watch was made with Swiss precision.
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She drew the lines with great precision.
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The machine must cut with precision.
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