precision

noun

(loosely) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.

(strictly) The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.

(mathematics) The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.

(bridge) A bidding system that makes use of many artificial bids to describe a hand quite precisely.

adjective

Made, or characterized by accuracy.

Used for exact or precise measurement.

Roots

praepre- · Latin · before, in front caedo-cis · Latin · cut, kill

Synonyms for precision

precisenessn accuracyn exactnessn exactituden minutenessn meticulousnessn correctnessn punctualityn punctiliousnessn perfectionn flawlessnessn scrupulousnessn

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