precision

American  

[pri-sizh-uhn] / prɪˈsɪʒ ən /

noun

1. the state or quality of being precise.

2. accuracy; exactness.

   to arrive at an estimate with precision.

   Synonyms:

   rigor

3. mechanical or scientific exactness.

   a lens ground with precision.

4. punctiliousness; strictness.

   precision in one's business dealings.

5. Mathematics. the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed.

6. Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by precision.

   precision swimming; precision instruments for aircraft.

precision British  

/ prɪˈsɪʒən /

noun

1. the quality of being precise; accuracy

2. (modifier) characterized by or having a high degree of exactness

   precision grinding

   a precision instrument

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Other Word Forms

• overprecision noun
• precisional adjective
• precisionism noun
• precisionist noun
• ultraprecision noun

Etymology

Origin of precision

First recorded in 1630–40; from Latin praecīsiōn-, stem of praecīsiō “cutoff”; equivalent to precise + -ion

Example Sentences

By linking geometric patterns with analytical formulas, the research bridges intuitive visual thinking and rigorous mathematical precision.

From Science Daily

The strong reproducibility comes from the precision of the 3D-nanoprinting process.

From Science Daily

This research highlights how combining traditional medicine with modern brain imaging may open new paths toward precision care for depression.

From Science Daily

Today, between the forensic reconstruction of fires and sophisticated modeling, we can understand fires with precision smoke and heat movements, ventilation effects and the interaction of sprinklers.

From The Wall Street Journal

This approach improved the precision of risk predictions and resulted in 12% to 14% of participants being reassigned to a different risk category.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• rigor