English · Word Candidate

precision

/pɹɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

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Also seen as: precisions

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Meaning · English

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

Noun

Near-synonyms: exactitude, exactness; accuracy

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.

Noun

Near-synonyms: repeatability; reproducibility

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Used for exact or precise measurement.

Adjective

precision instruments

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Made, or characterized by accuracy.

Adjective

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “precision” mean?

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

Is “precision” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.