Precisión (en. Precision)

/pɾe.siˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Degree of accuracy and fineness in measurement or execution.
Precision in engineering is fundamental to the success of the project.
La precisión en la ingeniería es fundamental para el éxito del proyecto.
Quality of being precise or exact.
The accuracy of the data is crucial for the research.
La precisión de los datos es crucial para la investigación.
Accuracy in the repetition of a result.
The precision of experimental results must be verified.
La precisión de los resultados experimentales debe ser verificada.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'praecisionem', which means 'the act of cutting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with precision
with accuracy and care.
a precisión
of precision
related to accuracy.
de precisión
with precision
to perform something exactly.
con precisión

Related Words

accuracy
Quality of being exact.
exactitud
meticulousness
Quality of being meticulous, careful with details.
meticulosidad
rigor
Severity and accuracy in standards or rules.
rigor

Slang Meanings

To have good aim.
That shot was precise; it didn't miss.
Ese disparo fue de precisión, no falló.
To be exact about something.
His precision in calculation is impressive.
Su precisión en el cálculo es impresionante.