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Precision is defined as the quality of being exact.

(noun)

An example of precision is perfectly cutting a piece of paper.

The definition of precision is something made with exact measurements.

(adjective)

An example of precision used as an adjective is the term "precision tool" which means a device used to make concise measurements.

See precision in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality of being precise; exactness, accuracy, etc.
the degree of this

Origin: Fr < L praecisio, a cutting off

adjective

characterized by precision, as in measurement, operation, etc.
requiring low tolerance, as in manufacturing

See precision in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or quality of being precise; exactness.
a. The ability of a measurement to be consistently reproduced.
b. The number of significant digits to which a value has been reliably measured.

adjective

Used or intended for accurate or exact measurement: a precision tool.
Made so as to vary minimally from a set standard: precision components.
Of or characterized by accurate action: precision bombing.

Origin:

Origin: Latin praecīsiō, praecīsiōn-, a cutting off

Origin: , from praecīsus

Origin: , past participle of praecīdere, to cut off; see precise

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