Definitions for precision

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precision pre·ci·sion

Spelling: [pri-sizh-uh n]

IPA: /prɪˈsɪʒ ən/

Precision is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 492 anagrams from letters in precision (ceiinoprs).

Definitions for precision

noun

1. the state or quality of being precise.
2. accuracy; exactness:
3. mechanical or scientific exactness:
4. punctiliousness; strictness:
5. Mathematics. the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed. Compare accuracy (def 3).
6. Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean. Compare accuracy (def 2).

adjective

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

Origin of precision

1630-40; Latin praecīsiōn- (stem of praecīsiō) a cutting off. See precise, -ion

Examples for precision

Anova precision Cooker is the perfect little sous-vide gadget for the budding gastronomist.

Everything proceeded with a smoothness and precision born of training drills.

Hence he moved with rapidity and precision, and was never taken by surprise.

The precision it took to craft such a cohesive, wholly compelling work over 12 years is nothing short of remarkable.

Jennie shook out the lace fringes of her parasol; and smoothed them with some precision.

When once a man has recourse to reason and precision, there is an end of love.

The most obvious is to hit him smartly and with precision on the exact tip of the nose.

Martin Amis is not baffled by the modern world; he observes it with precision.

And he really said what there was to say with great clearness and precision.

Leslie timed each of the steps to ensure split second precision.