precision
gb/pɹisˈɪʒən/ us/pɹisˈɪʒən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 5000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
Exactness and accuracy
The state of being exact and correct, without mistakes.
Vzorec užití:
[something] has precision
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precision' with 'decision' due to similar sounds, or use it when 'accuracy' would be more natural.
Synonyma
accuracy (Often interchangeable, but 'accuracy' is about correctness, while 'precision' can also mean consistency in repeated results.)
Antonyma
inaccuracy (Refers to a lack of correctness or exactness, directly opposing precision.)
Kolokace
high precision
|with precision
|precision measurement
|precision engineering
|lack of precision
Témata
science
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
- High precision is required when assembling these parts.
- The report was written with remarkable precision and clarity.
- Scientists rely on instruments that offer high precision.
- She arranged the flowers with artistic precision.
Učební příklady
- The machine cuts metal with precision.
- He spoke with precision so everyone understood.
- The watchmaker works with great precision.
- We need precision to build this model.
- The drawing shows every line with precision.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
property
2
Measurement repeatability
In science, how close repeated measurements are to each other.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'precision' with 'accuracy', thinking they are identical in scientific contexts.
Synonyma
repeatability (Technical term focusing strictly on the ability to get the same result multiple times.)
Antonyma
variability (Refers to differences between repeated measurements, opposite of precision in this sense.)
Kolokace
measurement precision
|precision level
|statistical precision
Témata
science
|engineering
|technology
Příklady
- The instrument's precision was tested by running multiple trials.
- High precision in measurement ensures reliable scientific results.
- Precision and accuracy are both important but not the same.
Učební příklady
- The scale has high precision.
- In science, we need good precision.
- Precision means you get the same result many times.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
precision
IPA
GB/pɹisˈɪʒən/
US/pɹisˈɪʒən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pre - ci - sion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ci)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: precision
- Plural: precision, precisions
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
precision engineering
1/pɹisˈɪʒən ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering requiring high accuracy
Engineering work where very small errors are not acceptable.
Příklady
- Precision engineering is needed to make aircraft parts.
- This company specializes in precision engineering for medical devices.
precision strike
1/pɹisˈɪʒən stɹˈaɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Accurate military attack on target
A military attack that is aimed exactly at a certain place to avoid hitting other things.
Příklady
- The air force carried out a precision strike on the weapons depot.
- Precision strikes are designed to limit civilian casualties.
with precision
1/wˈɪθ pɹisˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
In an exact and accurate way
To do something in a very exact and correct way.
Příklady
- The dancer executed the routine with precision.
- He measured the chemicals with precision to ensure safety.