precision
gb/pɹisˈɪʒən/ us/pɹisˈɪʒən/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 5000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
1
Exactness and accuracy
The state of being exact and correct, without mistakes.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] has precision
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precision' with 'decision' due to similar sounds, or use it when 'accuracy' would be more natural.
Συνώνυμα
accuracy (Often interchangeable, but 'accuracy' is about correctness, while 'precision' can also mean consistency in repeated results.)
Αντώνυμα
inaccuracy (Refers to a lack of correctness or exactness, directly opposing precision.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
high precision
|with precision
|precision measurement
|precision engineering
|lack of precision
Θέματα
science
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
C1
property
2
Measurement repeatability
In science, how close repeated measurements are to each other.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'precision' with 'accuracy', thinking they are identical in scientific contexts.
Συνώνυμα
repeatability (Technical term focusing strictly on the ability to get the same result multiple times.)
Αντώνυμα
variability (Refers to differences between repeated measurements, opposite of precision in this sense.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
measurement precision
|precision level
|statistical precision
Θέματα
science
|engineering
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The scale has high precision.
- In science, we need good precision.
- Precision means you get the same result many times.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
precision
IPA
GB/pɹisˈɪʒən/
US/pɹisˈɪʒən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pre - ci - sion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ci)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: precision
- Plural: precision, precisions
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
precision engineering
1/pɹisˈɪʒən ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering requiring high accuracy
Engineering work where very small errors are not acceptable.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The dancer executed the routine with precision.
- He measured the chemicals with precision to ensure safety.