precision
English meaning: Precision
Definition
The state of being precise or exact; exactness.
Example
“The surgeon worked with remarkable precision.”
Another example: “Manufacturing microchips demands extraordinary precision.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Denotes exactness and accuracy, valued in science, engineering, manufacturing, and language. Note the distinction from 'accuracy': precision is about consistency and fine detail. Neutral to technical register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'praecisio' (a cutting off), from 'praecidere' (to cut short), via French, entering English in the 16th century.
Synonyms
- exactness
- accuracy
- preciseness
- exactitude
Antonyms / Opposites
- imprecision
- inaccuracy
- vagueness
Related Words
- machining
- decimal
- munitions
- arithmetic
- clocks
- bearings
- accuracy
- measurements
- measurement
- fender
Common Collocations
- with precision
- great precision
- precision engineering
- pinpoint precision
- precision instrument
Word Forms
precise (adj); precisely (adv); precision (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
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- Indo-European
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