precision
precision — noun
1. correctness in very small details, especially in measurement, timing, or movemen
correctness in very small details, especially in measurement, timing, or movement.
The nurse measured the baby's medicine with great precision.
with precision after a verb
At noon, the bells rang with precision across the old square.
Each metal part was cut with precision by the factory robot.
Mia threw the dart with enough precision to hit the red circle.
The survey measured the bridge height with precision to the nearest centimeter.
- accuracy
close in meaning, but often stresses being correct rather than fine exact control
- exactness
a plain general word for being exact, with less technical flavor
- exactitude
formal and less common, often used in careful or academic writing
- imprecision
lack of exact detail or control
- inaccuracy
the state of being not correct
文法句型
with precision
a high degree of precision
precision in measurement
用法筆記
Often used for results in measuring, aiming, timing, or machine movement. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense focuses on how exact the result is, not mainly on the careful working style behind it.
常見錯誤
2. great care and accuracy in the way something is made, written, or done, especial
great care and accuracy in the way something is made, written, or done, especially when small details matter.
The watchmaker's precision kept the old clock running for another year.
precision as a skilled quality
Lena folded each paper crane with precision before the school fair.
work with precision
The report lacked precision, and two street names were left out.
Under bright lamps, the jeweler showed precision in setting each stone.
The baker's precision showed in the tiny sugar flowers on each cake.
- care
broader and more everyday, without the same strong idea of exact detail
- meticulousness
very close in meaning, often stressing extreme attention to tiny parts
- thoroughness
stresses covering every part of a task, not only exact detail
- carelessness
not giving enough attention to details
- sloppiness
untidy or inaccurate work caused by poor care
文法句型
work with precision
show precision in detail work
lack precision
用法筆記
Often used about skilled work, writing, design, or controlled movement. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense stresses the careful manner or workmanship, not only the final exact result.