precision
- 01 C1 Advanced
n.the quality of being very accurate and careful in what you do.
n.the quality of being precise or exact; the state of being both accurate and detailed in execution or description.
Simple“The surgeon performed the operation with great precision.”
In context“The legal document was drafted with such precision that there was no room for misinterpretation by the opposing counsel.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.how close several measurements are to each other.
n.the ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently under unchanged conditions; distinct from accuracy, which measures closeness to a true value.
Simple“The lab results showed high precision, as every test gave the same number.”
In context“While the instrument displayed high precision by returning consistent readings, its lack of calibration meant the accuracy remained poor.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.the number of digits used to show how exact a measurement is.
n.the number of significant digits or decimal places to which a value is measured or expressed.
Simple“The computer calculates the trajectory of the rocket with double precision.”
In context“The software allows users to adjust the level of numerical precision depending on the complexity of the statistical model being tested.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
adj.describing a tool or machine made to be very exact.
adj.designed for or capable of exact measurement or operation; characterized by high accuracy.
Simple“The factory uses precision tools to make the tiny parts for watches.”
In context“The aerospace industry relies on precision engineering to ensure that every component fits perfectly within the engine assembly.”
Usage increase precision
“You can pull a trigger for a zoomed-in precision aim, but somehow this is even fiddlier to steer with a modern analogue stick or mouse than it was back then.”
“More than 20 landings are planned through 2029, testing everything from precision landings and lunar communications to rovers, power systems, and technology that can survive the Moon’s extreme conditions.”
From Middle French precision. Equivalent to precise + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.