precision
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The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
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The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
Near-synonyms: exactitude, exactness; accuracy
- 2
The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
Near-synonyms: repeatability; reproducibility
The classic example of the difference between precision and accuracy is that in target practice, if the grouping is tight but the group is off-center, your precision is good but your accuracy needs calibration.
- 3
The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
- 4
A bidding system that makes use of many artificial bids to describe a hand quite precisely.
Étymologie
From Middle French precision. Equivalent to precise + -ion.
adjectif
- 1
Used for exact or precise measurement.
precision instruments
- 2
Made, or characterized by accuracy.
But there was nothing he could do about Villa's second when Agbonlahor crossed from the left and Bent finished with a precision volley.
Formes
- pluriel
- precisions
precision · The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
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