precision — the quality of being exact and accurate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being exact and accurate
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈsɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's knife cuts were made with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker.
- My cat catches mice with military precision, but can't hit the litter box to save its life.
- The GPS guided us with such precision that we found the restaurant's back door instead of the entrance.
precision
NOUN[/prɪˈsɪʒən/]
the quality of being exact and accurate
The watchmaker adjusts tiny gears with incredible precision under a bright magnifier.
Precision guides the decision for perfect division
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praecisio' meaning 'a cutting short or off', derived from 'praecidere' (to cut short), combining 'prae-' (before) and 'caedere' (to cut).
Breakdown
prae- (before) + cis (cut) + -ion (noun suffix) = precision
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's knife cuts were made with the precision of a Swiss watchmaker.”
“My cat catches mice with military precision, but can't hit the litter box to save its life.”
“The GPS guided us with such precision that we found the restaurant's back door instead of the entrance.”
“Scientific measurements require extreme precision to ensure reliable results.”
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