precision (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “precision”

1. the quality of being detailed and accurate
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   The engineer admired the precision of the machine's movements, which were accurate to a thousandth of an inch.
2. the consistency of a measurement when repeated
   The laboratory instruments were tested for precision to ensure that the same results could be obtained in each experiment.
3. the count of significant figures in a reliable measurement
   In our physics class, we learned that the precision of our measurements was limited to three significant digits due to the equipment we were using.

adjective “precision”

1. designed for detailed and accurate measurement
   The jeweler used a precision scale to weigh the diamonds, ensuring each one was measured to the nearest milligram.