precision

noun
UK: /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
US: /prəˈsɪʒ.ən/

  1. The quality of being exact and accurate.

    1. Her work shows great precision and attention to detail.
    2. The surgeon operated with incredible precision, saving the patient's life.

  2. The degree to which repeated measurements show the same result.

    1. The machine is valued for its precision in cutting metal sheets.
    2. Scientific experiments require a high degree of precision in measurements.

Synonyms

accuracy care finesse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precision" in English means: The quality of being exact and accurate., The degree to which repeated measurements show the same result..

The phonetic transcription of "precision" is /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ in British English and /prəˈsɪʒ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precision": accuracy, care, finesse.

Example usage of "precision": "Her work shows great precision and attention to detail.". More examples on the page.