precision

[ pri-sizh-uhn ]
/ prɪˈsɪʒ ən /

noun

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by precision: precision swimming; precision instruments for aircraft.

Origin of precision

1630–40; < Latin praecīsiōn- (stem of praecīsiō) a cutting off. See precise, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM precision

pre·ci·sion·al, adjective o·ver·pre·ci·sion, noun ul·tra·pre·ci·sion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for precision

precision
/ (prɪˈsɪʒən) /

noun

the quality of being precise; accuracy
(modifier) characterized by or having a high degree of exactness precision grinding; a precision instrument

Derived forms of precision

precisionism, noun precisionist, noun

Word Origin for precision

C17: from Latin praecīsiō a cutting off; see precise