Precision
Pre*ci"sion
(?), n. [Cf. F. prcision, L. praecisio a cutting off. See Precise.] The quality or state of being precise; exact limitation; exactness; accuracy; strict conformity to a rule or a standard; definiteness.[1913 Webster]
I have left out the utmost precisions of fractions.Locke.
[1913 Webster]
Syn. -- Preciseness; exactness; accuracy; nicety. -- Precision, Preciseness. Precision is always used in a good sense; as,
precision of thought or language;
precision in military evolutions. Preciseness is sometimes applied to persons or their conduct in a disparaging sense, and precise is often used in the same way.
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