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precision

UK
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
US
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Translations

precisionnoun
precisions
pl
The precision of the clock's mechanism ensures it keeps perfect time.
La précision du mécanisme de l'horloge lui permet de garder une heure parfaite.
Additional translations
exactitudeEmploi surtout pour l’exactitude d’un résultat, d’une mesure ou d’une formulation.
Synonyms
exactness
strictness
rigor
meticulousness
definiteness
clarity
correctness
accuracy
precisionadjective
UK
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
US
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
Used only attributively before nouns; not normally gradable.
de précisionS’emploie surtout dans les groupes nominaux pour désigner un objet conçu pour une grande exactitude.
The engineers relied on precision instruments to ensure flawless measurements.
Les ingénieurs se sont appuyés sur des instruments de précision pour garantir des mesures irréprochables.
Synonyms
unerring
pinpoint
fastidious
strict
rigorous
careful
meticulous
accurate
exact
precise

Definitions

precisionnoun
The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
The precision of the clock's mechanism ensures it keeps perfect time.
The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results.
The scientist was impressed by the precision of the experimental results.
The refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given.
The precision of the data was crucial for the success of the engineering project.
precisionadjective
Designed for or characterized by great accuracy and exactness.
The engineers relied on precision instruments to ensure flawless measurements.
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