Precision

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪʒən

Origin

From Middle French precision.

Noun

1. the state of being precise or exact; exactness
2. the ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently
3. (mathematics) the number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably

Full definition of precision

Adjective

1. Used for exact or precise measurement.
2. Made, or characterized by accuracy.
• 2011, October 1, John Sinnott, Aston Villa 2 - 0 Wigan, But there was nothing he could do about Villa's second when Agbonlahor crossed from the left and Bent finished with a precision volley.