Precision

Measure of exactness and repeatability in measurements or calculations.

exactness accuracy

Precision refers to the quality of being exact and accurate, particularly in measurements or calculations. It indicates how closely repeated results agree with each other.

Pronunciation

/prɪˈsɪʒən/

Etymology

From Old French precison, from Latin praecisio, from praecisus (past participle of praescindo) meaning 'to estimate beforehand', from prae- + scindere (to divide).

Explain Like I’m 5

Precision tells you how close repeated measurements are to each other - think of it like hitting the same spot on a target multiple times.

Fun Facts

A precise measurement isn't necessarily accurate:You can be very consistent and still be wrong
High precision doesn't guarantee accuracy

FAQ

What does precision measure? It measures the repeatability of measurements or calculations
How is it different from accuracy? Accuracy refers to how close a measurement is to the true value, while precision focuses on consistency

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

accuracy exactness

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

accuracy exactness

Indexes

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