Precision definition
The state or quality of being precise; exactness.
noun
Used or intended for accurate or exact measurement.
A precision tool.
adjective
The definition of precision is something made with exact measurements.
An example of precision used as an adjective is the term "precision tool" which means a device used to make concise measurements.
adjective
Precision is defined as the quality of being exact.
An example of precision is perfectly cutting a piece of paper.
noun
Made so as to vary minimally from a set standard.
Precision components.
adjective
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Of or characterized by accurate action.
Precision bombing.
adjective
The ability of a measurement to be consistently reproduced.
noun
The number of significant digits to which a value has been reliably measured.
noun
The quality of being precise; exactness, accuracy, etc.
noun
The degree of this.
noun
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Characterized by precision, as in measurement, operation, etc.
adjective
Requiring low tolerance, as in manufacturing.
adjective
The number of digits used to express the fractional part of a number. The more digits, the more precision. See single precision and double precision. See also accuracy.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
precision
Plural:
precisionsOrigin of precision
- Latin praecīsiō praecīsiōn- a cutting off from praecīsus past participle of praecīdere to cut off precise
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French precision.
From Wiktionary