precision

UK /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ US /pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/
noun 4adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

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

Near-synonyms: exactitude, exactness; accuracy

2

The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.

Near-synonyms: repeatability; reproducibility

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.

3

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

4

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

adj

1

Used for exact or precise measurement.

precision instruments

2

Made, or characterized by accuracy.

But there was nothing he could do about Villa's second when Agbonlahor crossed from the left and Bent finished with a precision volley.

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