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Synonyms of precision

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Another word for precision is repeatability. Other synonyms of precision are nicety, exactness and exactitude.

Synonyms and similar words for precision

nounThe state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.

nounThe ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.

  • nicetySubtlety or precision of use; exactness; preciseness.
  • repeatabilityThe degree to which a machine can move its parts to the same position (location) repeatedly, which is closely (and...
  • reproducibility

Meaning of precision

  1. noun The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.
  2. noun The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
  3. noun The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.

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Questions about synonyms of precision

What is another word for precision?
Precision has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as repeatability, nicety, exactness and exactitude.
What does precision mean?
Precision means the state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.

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