Meaning
Precision is a noun that refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, or careful in detail. It often emphasizes correctness and consistency in measurement, performance, or expression.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (uncountable in most uses, sometimes countable when referring to specific instances of exactness).
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Common patterns:
- "with precision" → showing exactness
- "the precision of" → describing accuracy of something
- "require precision" → need for accuracy
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Often used in technical, scientific, or everyday contexts where detail and accuracy matter.
Common Phrases
- with great precision
- the precision of an instrument
- precision engineering
- precision strike
- precision timing
Collocations
- Adjectives + precision: high precision, remarkable precision, mathematical precision
- Verbs + precision: require precision, achieve precision, measure with precision
- Nouns + precision: precision instrument, precision tool, precision work
Examples
- The surgeon operated with great precision.
- This watch is known for its high precision.
- The experiment must be carried out with precision to avoid errors.
- The dancer’s movements showed remarkable precision.
- The telescope allows scientists to study the stars with unprecedented precision.
- Writing code often requires precision to avoid bugs.
- The speech was delivered with precision and clarity.
- Precision tools are essential in the automotive industry.
Synonyms or Related
- Accuracy
- Exactness
- Correctness
- Carefulness
- Meticulousness