Word
precision
Phoneticspre·ci·sion, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹiˈsɪʒən/
UK/pɹɪsˈɪʒən/
Definitions
01exactness
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
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.
“The surgeon performed the operation with great precision.”
“The legal document was drafted with such precision that there was no room for misinterpretation by the opposing counsel.”
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02scientific consistency
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
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.
日本語:精度※
“The lab results showed high precision, as every test gave the same number.”
“While the instrument displayed high precision by returning consistent readings, its lack of calibration meant the accuracy remained poor.”
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03significant digits
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Mathematics Technical
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.
日本語:精度※
“The computer calculates the trajectory of the rocket with double precision.”
“The software allows users to adjust the level of numerical precision depending on the complexity of the statistical model being tested.”
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04highly accurate tools
C1 · Advanced Technical
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.
“The factory uses precision tools to make the tiny parts for watches.”
“The aerospace industry relies on precision engineering to ensure that every component fits perfectly within the engine assembly.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “precision” in context.
Verb
01. increase precision
“The laboratory upgraded its equipment to increase precision in the measurement of chemical reactions.”
verb + noun
Real-World Examples
“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.” “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.” “It felt as though Salonen was working hard to maintain that precision, though, and the performance didn’t quite achieve the buoyancy that would have let the music dance.” Etymology
From Middle French precision. Equivalent to precise + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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