precision
Meaning
Precision refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, and sharply defined, particularly in the context of measurements, descriptions, or expressions. It encompasses the ability to convey information with clarity and specificity, minimizing ambiguity a
💡 It is important to distinguish precision from accuracy; while precision refers to the consistency of results, accuracy pertains to how close a result is to the true value.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
,
Anna
measures
coffee
and
water
with
the
precision
she
learned
during
her
barista
training
,
treating
the
routine
as
a
quiet
ritual
.
She
watches
the
scale
and
timer
closely
,
adjusting
grind
size
and
dose
until
the
extraction
looks
balanced
and
the
aroma
fills
the
small
caf
é.
Sometimes
a
regular
stops
to
comment
on
the
flavor
,
noticing
subtle
differences
that
most
people
would
miss
,
and
Anna
takes
that
feedback
seriously
.
Although
the
tasks
seem
simple
,
she
knows
that
a
slight
change
in
time
or
temperature
can
alter
the
cup
completely
,
so
she
records
each
adjustment
in
a
little
notebook
.
By
the
end
of
her
shift
,
the
steady
focus
required
for
such
exact
work
leaves
her
satisfied
,
as
if
she
has
shaped
the
day
with
careful
attention
.
Common Phrases
high precision
precision engineering
precision measurement
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