precision

Pluralprecisions (some meanings)

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The quality of being exact and correct, with no mistakes.

   Like cutting a cake into pieces that are all exactly the same size.

   The surgeon worked with great precision during the operation.

   Folding paper into neat shapes takes patience and precision.

   Similaraccuracy, exactness, exactitude, care, meticulousness

   Oppositeimprecision, inaccuracy, carelessness, sloppiness

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2. 2
   adjective

   Made or done with great accuracy and care.

   Like a key cut so well that it slides into the lock with no wiggle.

   This factory makes precision gears that fit together perfectly.

   The craftsman is known for his precision woodwork.

   Similarexact, accurate, meticulous, fine, careful

   Oppositecrude, rough, sloppy, imprecise

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3. 3
   adjective

   Made or used to take very exact measurements.

   Like a measuring cup with many small lines so you can pour an exact amount.

   Scientists keep their precision scales in a clean, dry room.

   A precision thermometer can show very small changes in heat.

   Similaraccurate

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4. 4
   noununcountable

   How closely repeated measurements of the same thing match each other.

   Like throwing darts that all land close together, even if none hits the center.

   Good precision means you get nearly the same answer each time you measure.

   The new scale showed high precision, giving the same weight on every try.

   Similarrepeatability, reproducibility, consistency, reliability

   Oppositeimprecision, inconsistency, variability

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5. 5
   nouncountable or uncountable

   The number of digits in a measurement that you can trust.

   Like a clock that shows seconds instead of only hours: more digits mean more detail.

   A ruler marked in millimeters gives more precision than one marked only in centimeters.

   Adding more decimal places gives the answer greater precision.

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6. 6
   noununcountable

   A way of bidding in the card game bridge that uses special bids to describe your cards.

   Like a secret code where each bid sends partner a different message about your cards.

   Our partnership decided to learn precision before the tournament.

   In precision, a one-club bid does not promise clubs.

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