PRECISION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PRECISION?

Need another word that means the same as “precision”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “precision” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Precision” are: preciseness, exactness, exactitude, accuracy, accurateness, correctness, clarity, clearness, distinctness, well aimed, on target, true, on the mark

Precision as a Noun

Definitions of "Precision" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “precision” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.
• Marked by or adapted for accuracy and exactness.
• The quality of being reproducible in amount or performance.
• Refinement in a measurement, calculation, or specification, especially as represented by the number of digits given.

Synonyms of "Precision" as a noun (13 Words)

accuracy	The number of significant figures given in a number. The atomic clock enabled scientists to measure time with much greater accuracy.
accurateness	The state or quality of being accurate; accuracy; †carefulness (obsolete).
clarity	Free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression. It was clarity of purpose that he needed.
clearness	The state of being free of suspicion.
correctness	Conformity to fact or truth. There was evidence to support the correctness of the identification.
distinctness	The quality of being sharp and clear.
exactitude	The quality of being exact. He writes with exactitude and precision.
exactness	The quality of being exact. He demanded exactness in all details.
on target	A reference point to shoot at.
on the mark	The shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
preciseness	The quality of being reproducible in amount or performance. He handled it with the preciseness of an automaton.
true	Proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment. Out of true.
well aimed	A deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine.

Usage Examples of "Precision" as a noun

• A technique which examines and identifies each character with the highest level of precision.
• A precision of six decimal figures.
• Note the meticulous precision of his measurements.
• The deal was planned and executed with military precision.
• A precision instrument.

Associations of "Precision" (30 Words)

accuracy	The quality of being near to the true value. He was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass.
accurate	Of an instrument or method capable of giving accurate information. An accurate thermometer.
arithmetic	Relating to arithmetic. The laws of arithmetic.
assiduous	Marked by care and persistent effort. Her assiduous attempts to learn French.
careful	Prudent in the use of something, especially money. I begged him to be more careful.
conscientious	Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong. Conscientious application to the work at hand.
dependability	The quality of being trustworthy and reliable. The brand has built its reputation on rock solid dependability.
detail	Provide details for. Several of the details are similar.
detailed	Having many details or facts; showing attention to detail. More detailed information was needed.
exact	Demand and obtain (something) from someone. Psychomedicine isn t an exact science yet.
exactitude	The quality of being precise or accurate. It is not possible to say with any scientific exactitude what a dream means.
exactness	The quality of being accurate or correct; precision. It is impossible to calculate with mathematical exactness.
exhaustive	Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive. The guide outlines every bus route in exhaustive detail.
finicky	(of a person) fussy about their needs or requirements. His finicky copperplate hand.
infallible	(in the Roman Catholic Church) credited with papal infallibility. An infallible memory.
mathematical	Relating to mathematics. A mathematical whiz.
meticulous	Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities.
micrometer	A metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.
painstaking	Characterized by extreme care and great effort. Painstaking attention to detail.
painstakingly	With great care and thoroughness. The property has been painstakingly restored by its current owners.
pedantic	Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects. His analyses are careful and even painstaking but never pedantic.
picky	Exacting especially about details. They are becoming increasingly picky about where they stay.
precise	(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth; strictly correct. Arrived at the precise moment.
punctilious	Marked by precise accordance with details. He was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests.
scrupulous	Characterized by extreme care and great effort. Less scrupulous producers sent bundles that were deceptive in appearance.
sedulous	Marked by care and persistent effort. Sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles.
studious	Done deliberately or with a purpose in mind. Made a studious attempt to fix the television set.
tradeoff	An exchange that occurs as a compromise. I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine.
unerring	Always right or accurate. An unerring marksman.
verisimilitude	The appearance of being true or real. The detail gives the novel some verisimilitude.