precision
gb/pɹisˈɪʒən/ us/pɹisˈɪʒən/
B2
Inglês
~ 5000
pontosság, precizitás, ismételhetőség, mérési precizitás
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
pontosság
A2
precizitás
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] has precision
The surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
A sebész nagy precizitással végezte el a műtétet.
High precision is required when assembling these parts.
Nagy pontosságra van szükség ezeknek az alkatrészeknek az összeszerelésekor.
The report was written with remarkable precision and clarity.
Scientists rely on instruments that offer high precision.
She arranged the flowers with artistic precision.
Exemplos para estudantes
The machine cuts metal with precision.
A gép nagy pontossággal vágja a fémet.
He spoke with precision so everyone understood.
Precízen fogalmazott, ezért mindenki megértette.
The watchmaker works with great precision.
We need precision to build this model.
The drawing shows every line with precision.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precision' with 'decision' due to similar sounds, or use it when 'accuracy' would be more natural.
Significado
Exactness and accuracy
Colocações
high precision
|with precision
|precision measurement
|precision engineering
|lack of precision
Sinônimos
accuracy (Often interchangeable, but 'accuracy' is about correctness, while 'precision' can also mean consistency in repeated results.)
Antônimos
inaccuracy (Refers to a lack of correctness or exactness, directly opposing precision.)
Temas
science
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The state of being exact and correct, without mistakes.
The quality of being exact, accurate, and careful in details or measurements.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
The instrument's precision was tested by running multiple trials.
Több próbamérés elvégzésével tesztelték a műszer ismételhetőségét.
High precision in measurement ensures reliable scientific results.
A mérések nagyfokú ismételhetősége megbízható tudományos eredményeket biztosít.
Precision and accuracy are both important but not the same.
Exemplos para estudantes
The scale has high precision.
A mérleg méréseinek jó az ismételhetősége.
In science, we need good precision.
A tudományban jó ismételhetőségre van szükség.
Precision means you get the same result many times.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'precision' with 'accuracy', thinking they are identical in scientific contexts.
Significado
Measurement repeatability
Colocações
measurement precision
|precision level
|statistical precision
Sinônimos
repeatability (Technical term focusing strictly on the ability to get the same result multiple times.)
Antônimos
variability (Refers to differences between repeated measurements, opposite of precision in this sense.)
Temas
science
|engineering
|technology
Definição
In science, how close repeated measurements are to each other.
In science and engineering, the degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
precision
AFI
GB/pɹisˈɪʒən/
US/pɹisˈɪʒən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
pre - ci - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ci)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: precision
- Plural: precision, precisions
Família de palavras
Expressões
precision engineering
1/pɹisˈɪʒən ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Engineering requiring high accuracy
Engineering work where very small errors are not acceptable.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The dancer executed the routine with precision.
- He measured the chemicals with precision to ensure safety.