precision

English

/pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

noun
Definitions
  • The state of being precise or exact; exactness.
  • The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
  • (mathematics) The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
  • (bridge) A bidding system that makes use of many artificial bids to describe a hand quite precisely.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French precision root from Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- (bend, in front, before).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*preh₂-

Gloss

bend, in front, before

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

前

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