precision

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BrE /prɪˈsɪʒn/ AmE /prɪˈsɪʒn/

noun en → es

1 ACCURACY [uncountable] B1

the quality of being accurate and exact

exactitud, precisión

  • to the nearest degree of precision

Collocations high/low precision · with great precision

  • The machine operates with high precision.

    La máquina opera con gran precisión.

2 SHOOTING [uncountable] B1

the ability to hit a target accurately

precisión en el tiro, acierto

  • to have good/bad precision

Collocations precision shooting · target precision

  • The marksman had excellent precision.

    El francotirador tenía una excelente precisión.

3 ENGINEERING [uncountable] B2

the quality of being made to exact specifications

precisión en la fabricación, exactitud

  • to meet precision standards

Collocations precision engineering · precision parts

  • The company is known for its precision manufacturing.

    La empresa es conocida por su fabricación precisa.

1 SPORTS [uncountable] B2

the ability to hit a target accurately in sports

precisión en el tiro, acierto

  • to have good/bad precision

Collocations precision shooting · target precision

  • The archer demonstrated remarkable precision.

    El arquero demostró una precisión asombrosa.