noun “precision”
Singular precision, Plural precisions oder onzieleg
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”
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- 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.