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precision Definition

pre·ci·sion (prē siz̸hən, pri-)

noun

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

Etymology: Fr < L praecisio, a cutting off

adjective

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

precision Synonyms

precision

n.

exactness, correctness, sureness; see accuracy 2.

precision Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • arcsecond: This was given to a precision of 1 arcsecond in the original table.
  • arcseconds: This was given in J2000 coordinates to a precision of 0.1 arcseconds in the original table.

Converse of object

  • mold: Precision molded to cover each key, these new keyboard protectors are form fitting and do not slide or move while being used.
  • pinpoint: An aural attack of widely varied ingredients that come together with pinpoint precision.
  • attain: The aim was to attain an attitude precision of 0.05° , at the 2s level.
  • engineer: The V Class range of sports yachts combines the advantages of the Princess flybridge motor yacht, with a precision engineered high speed design.

Adjective modifier

  • double: Numerical values can be integer, real, or double precision.
  • surgical: He didn't just kill them, he mutilated them, extracting certain organs with surgical precision.
  • unmatched: Playfully agile, it has unmatched precision in the corners while maintaining absolute track stability.
  • quadruple: The range for x can be further extended by using quadruple precision for the input x and related variables ( see LONG WRITE-UP ).
  • absolute: Two theories cannot be compared with absolute precision by reference to data.
  • unprecedented: It's also that the campaign is being coordinated globally with an unprecedented precision.

Modifies a noun

  • lathe: This type of machine was made by many precision lathe makers as an adjunct to their work with watch and clock factories.
  • optic: Will generate a super bright spotlight with an effective range of upto 65 ' using precision glass optics.
  • bombing: For the record: The US does not consider any of it's nuclear arsenal to come under the term of precision bombing.
  • arithmetic: High precision arithmetic allows us to investigate the convergence of iterative methods, such as the Newton Raphson method.
  • engineering: Membership is open to anyone interested in any aspect of precision engineering.
  • timekeeping: Precision timekeeping was vital for astronomers mapping the stars.

Noun used with modifier

  • nanometre: The idea of being able to engineer biocompatible materials with nanometre scale precision is an important and attractive idea.
  • steering: Steering precision is a particularly important requirement on a sports motorcycle.
precision Quotes

Poetry can communicate the actual quality of experience with a subtletyand precision unapproachable by any other means.

—Leavis, F(rank) R(aymond)

The last bear, shot drinking in the Dakotas Loped under wires that span the mountain stream. Keen instruments, strung to a vast precision Bind town to town and dream to ticking dream.

—Crane, (Harold) Hart