Added 9 October 2026
precision
/pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about precision at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
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The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
The classic example of the difference between precision and accuracy is that in target practice, if the grouping is tight but the group is off-center, your precision is good but your accuracy needs calibration.
- The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
adjective
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Used for exact or precise measurement.
precision instruments
- Made, or characterized by accuracy.
Origin
From Middle French precision. Equivalent to precise + -ion.
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