Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Precision has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
"he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton"
"note the meticulous precision of his measurements"
The state of being precise or exact; exactness.
"The surgeon's incredible precision ensured that the procedure was completed without damaging any surrounding tissue."
In plain English: Precision is how exact and accurate something is when it comes to details.
"The surgeon's precision saved the patient's life during the delicate operation."
Usage: Precision refers to the quality of being exact and accurate, often describing measurements or tools that minimize error. Use this term when emphasizing strict adherence to specific details rather than general correctness.
Used for exact or precise measurement.
"The engineer adjusted the calipers to ensure the precision of the metal part met strict manufacturing standards."
In plain English: Precision means being very exact and careful about details so there is no room for error.
"The surgeon made the cut with incredible precision."
The word entered English from Middle French as precision. It was originally formed by combining the root for "precise" with a suffix indicating an action or state.