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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. Compare accuracy ( def 3 ).
  6. Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean. Compare accuracy ( def 2 ).


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

    a precision instrument

    precision grinding

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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԾ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·sDz· adjective
  • v··sDz noun
  • ܱt··sDz 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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Across the full spectrum of federal programs targeted by Trump, we are not witnessing precision strikes for the sake of improved services and the common good.

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I wasn’t cut out for baking, for the kind of real baking that required precision.

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“AI is so big right now, but we’re very proud of the human aspect of our gym — the team — and how we complement the AI precision,” he said.

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Federer played with the refined precision of the famous watches made in his native Switzerland.

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Essentially, the strawberry’s price reflects the labor, time, care and precision required to cultivate the specialty berry.

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