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precision

noun

prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

the quality of being exact and accurate; the condition of being precise

The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful.

Example Sentences

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

The surgeon operated with great precision and skill.

The surgeon operated with great precision.

Example Expressions

precision work

Synonyms

accuracy, exactness, perfection, correctness, detail, meticulousness

Entry 1

accuracy, exactness, perfection

Entry 2

accuracy, exactness, correctness, detail

Entry 3

accuracy, exactness, correctness, meticulousness

Antonyms

inaccuracy, error, vagueness, imprecision

Entry 1

inaccuracy, error, vagueness

Entry 2

imprecision, inaccuracy, vagueness

Entry 3

inaccuracy, vagueness, imprecision

Collocations

surgical precision, mathematical precision, precision instrument, with precision, high precision, precision measurement, precision engineering

Entry 2

surgical precision, mathematical precision, precision instrument, with precision

Entry 3

with precision, high precision, precision measurement, precision engineering

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