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pre·ci·sion

precision

 
 
pronunciation:
prih sI zhn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the state of being accurate or exact.
The student's precision on his math test earned him a good grade.Candy thermometers must have a high degree of precision.
synonyms:
accuracy
similar words:
clarity
definition 2: physical exactness.
synonyms:
accuracy, exactness
similar words:
correctness, flawlessness, specificity
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