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   Pre·ci·sion

   /prēˈsiZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate: "the deal was planned and executed with military precision"
   • ▪ marked by or adapted for accuracy and exactness: "a precision instrument"
   • ▪ refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given: "a precision of six decimal figures"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French précision or Latin praecisio(n-), from praecidere ‘cut off’ (see precise).

   Derivatives

   • 1. precisionism noun
   • 2. precisionist noun

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   noun. the state or quality of being precise. accuracy; exactness: to arrive at an estimate with precision. Synonyms: rigor. mechanical or scientific exactness: a lens ground with precision. punctiliousness; strictness: precision in one's business dealings. Mathematics. the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.

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   Definitions of precision. noun. the quality of being exact. synonyms: exactitude, exactness. see more. noun. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance. “note the meticulous precision of his measurements” synonyms: preciseness. see more. Pronunciation. US. /prɪˈsɪʒɪn/ UK. /prəˈsɪʒən/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Precision."

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   1. the state or quality of being precise. 2. mechanical or scientific exactness: a lens ground with precision. 3. strict observance; punctiliousness. 4. Math. the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed. Compare accuracy (def. 3). adj.

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   Definition of precision noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRECISION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · the quality of being precise; exactness, accuracy, etc. 2. the degree of this. adjective. 3. characterized by precision, as in measurement, operation, etc. 4. requiring low tolerance, as in manufacturing. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRECISION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun [ U ] uk / prɪˈsɪʒ ə n / us. Add to word list Add to word list. the quality of being very exact and accurate: She parked the car with great precision. (Definition of precision from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of precision. in Chinese (Traditional) 精確性, 準確（性），精確（性），精密（度）, 嚴謹… See more.

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   What does the word precision mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word precision. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. precision has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. philosophy (early 1500s) mathematics (1840s) statistics (1870s) See meaning & use.