precision
Etymology

From Middle French precision.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/, [pɹɪˈsɪʒ.n̩]
Noun

precision

  1. (broadly) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
    Near-synonyms: exactitude, exactness; accuracy
  2. (strictly) The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
    Coordinate term: accuracy (independent property)
    Near-synonyms: repeatability; reproducibility
    The classic example of the difference between precision and accuracy is that in target practice, if the grouping is tight but the group is off-center, your precision is good but your accuracy needs calibration.
  3. (mathematics) The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
  4. (bridge) A bidding system that makes use of many artificial bids to describe a hand quite precisely.
Translations Translations Translations Translations Adjective

precision (not comparable)

  1. Used for exact or precise measurement.
  2. Made, or characterized by accuracy.
Translations
  • Portuguese: de precisão
Translations
  • Portuguese: de precisão



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