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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. Compare accuracy ( def 3 ).
- Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean. Compare accuracy ( def 2 ).
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
a precision instrument
precision grinding
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԾ, noun
- ˈDzԾ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·sDz· adjective
- v··sDz noun
- ܱt··sDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precision1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of precision1
Example Sentences
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.
I wasn’t cut out for baking, for the kind of real baking that required precision.
“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.
Federer played with the refined precision of the famous watches made in his native Switzerland.
Essentially, the strawberry’s price reflects the labor, time, care and precision required to cultivate the specialty berry.
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