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1precision
noun pre·ci·sion \pri-ˈsi-zhən\
: the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy
Full Definition of PRECISION
2
a : the degree of refinement with which an operation is performed or a measurement stated — compare accuracy 2b b : the accuracy (as in binary or decimal places) with which a number can be represented usually expressed in terms of the number of computer words available for representation <double precision arithmetic permits the representation of an expression by two computer words>
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First Known Use of PRECISION
1740
Related to PRECISION
- Synonyms
- accuracy, accurateness, closeness, delicacy, exactitude, exactness, fineness, nicety, perfection, preciseness, rigor, rigorousness, ultraprecision, veracity
- Antonyms
- coarseness, impreciseness, imprecision, inaccuracy, inexactitude, inexactness, roughness
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2precision
adjective
: designed for very accurate measurement or operation
: done in a very careful and exact way
Full Definition of PRECISION
1
: adapted for extremely accurate measurement or operation
2
: held to low tolerance in manufacture
3
: marked by precision of execution
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First Known Use of PRECISION
1875
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precision
noun pre·ci·sion \pri-ˈsi-zhən\
Definition of PRECISION for Kids
: the quality or state of being precise or exact : accuracy <The lines were drawn with great precision.>
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