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precision definition

pre·ci·sion (prē siz̸h′ən, 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

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precision Synonyms

precision

n.

exactness, correctness, sureness; see accuracy 2.


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precision Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • arcsecond: This was given to a precision of 1 arcsecond 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.

Adjective modifier

  • double: Numerical values can be integer, real, or double 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.

Noun used with modifier

  • nanometre: The idea of being able to engineer biocompatible materials with nanometre scale precision is an important and attractive idea.
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precision quotes

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

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

-Leavis, F(rank) R(aymond)

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