precision
/prɪˈsɪʒn/ (bre, ipa) · [prisˈɪʒən] /prɪˈsɪʒn/ (ame, ipa) · [prisˈɪʒən] /pri-ˈsi-zhən/ (ame, mw)
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.
常見錯誤
precision — adjective
- precisionpositive
- more precisioncomparative
- most precisionsuperlative
1. designed to measure, control, or operate with extremely fine accuracy.
designed to measure, control, or operate with extremely fine accuracy.
The lab checked the blood sample with a precision instrument.
collocation: precision instrument
A precision timer opened the oven door at exactly six.
precision timer for exact timing
The drone used a precision sensor to stay above the power line.
Technicians stored the lens beside other precision tools in foam trays.
- precise
broader and more common, not limited to equipment or systems
- high-accuracy
technical wording that stresses strong measured performance
- rough
not made for fine control or exact measurement
文法句型
precision instrument
precision sensor
precision timer
用法筆記
Usually describes equipment or systems that must measure, guide, or control something with extremely small error.
2. made so that each part stays within a very small allowed margin during manufactu
made so that each part stays within a very small allowed margin during manufacturing.
Each precision gear fit the watch without any extra filing.
precision gear made to exact size
The repair kit came with precision screws for the camera case.
Workers cooled the mold slowly to form precision steel pins.
The printer uses precision rollers to keep the paper straight.
- fine-tolerance
more technical wording that focuses on allowed manufacturing range
- close-fitting
can describe parts that match tightly, though it is less technical
- loose
allowing a wider manufacturing margin or fit
文法句型
precision gear
precision screw
precision part
用法筆記
Mostly used for parts or materials made to very tight manufacturing limits, not for general careful work.
3. showing exact control in the way an action or movement is carried out.
showing exact control in the way an action or movement is carried out.
The pilot made a precision landing on the narrow snow field.
collocation: precision landing
Rin made a precision cut along the paper lantern's edge.
The army launched a precision strike on the empty bridge at dawn.
Surgeons planned a precision cut to avoid the main nerve.
- controlled
broader and less vivid about how exact the movement is
- surgical
often figurative for a very exact action, especially in planning or attack
- clumsy
showing poor control in movement or action
文法句型
precision landing
precision strike
precision cut
用法筆記
Often used for actions such as a strike, landing, or cut where the control itself is the main point.