precision
gb/pɹisˈɪʒən/ us/pɹisˈɪʒən/
B2
英語
~ 5000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B2
property
1
Exactness and accuracy
The state of being exact and correct, without mistakes.
用法パターン：
[something] has precision
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'precision' with 'decision' due to similar sounds, or use it when 'accuracy' would be more natural.
類義語
accuracy (Often interchangeable, but 'accuracy' is about correctness, while 'precision' can also mean consistency in repeated results.)
対義語
inaccuracy (Refers to a lack of correctness or exactness, directly opposing precision.)
コロケーション
high precision
|with precision
|precision measurement
|precision engineering
|lack of precision
テーマ
science
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
technical
C1
property
2
Measurement repeatability
In science, how close repeated measurements are to each other.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'precision' with 'accuracy', thinking they are identical in scientific contexts.
類義語
repeatability (Technical term focusing strictly on the ability to get the same result multiple times.)
対義語
variability (Refers to differences between repeated measurements, opposite of precision in this sense.)
コロケーション
measurement precision
|precision level
|statistical precision
テーマ
science
|engineering
|technology
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The scale has high precision.
- In science, we need good precision.
- Precision means you get the same result many times.
文法
辞書形
precision
IPA
GB/pɹisˈɪʒən/
US/pɹisˈɪʒən/
音節・強勢
pre - ci - sion （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ci)
活用形
Noun
- Base: precision
- Plural: precision, precisions
関連語
表現
precision engineering
1/pɹisˈɪʒən ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering requiring high accuracy
Engineering work where very small errors are not acceptable.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The dancer executed the routine with precision.
- He measured the chemicals with precision to ensure safety.