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precision

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/
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Definition of precision

noun

[mass noun]
  • the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate:the deal was planned and executed with military precision
  • [as modifier] marked by or adapted for accuracy and exactness:a precision instrument
  • technical refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given:a technique which examines and identifies each character with the highest level of precision [count noun]:a precision of six decimal figuresCompare with accuracy.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French précision or Latin praecisio(n-), from praecidere 'cut off' (see precise)

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