Precision means the quality of being very exact,doing something exactly as it should be done .
- Great precision is required to align the mirrors accurately.
- Her precision has become a standing joke with his colleagues.
- note the meticulous precision of his measurements.
With precision
- I advised them to prepare the reports with precision.
- The choir sang with precision.
Accuracy on the other hand is the quality of being near to correct or true value even in small details:
- The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
- Check the accuracy of everything in your CV.
- Many people doubt the accuracy of the report.
With pinpoint accuracy/precision
Very exactly ,without even the smallest mistakes.
- This type of missile can be fired with a pinpoint precision.
Therefore, precision is more exact than accuracy .
References
Longman Advanced American Dictionary
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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