precision

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++pre·ci·sion1 /prɪˈsɪʒən/ AWL noun [uncountable] EXACTthe quality of being very exact or correct 精确（性），准确（性）with precision The work was carried out with military precision (=the work was done in a carefully planned and exact way). 这项工作做得严谨细致，有如军事行动。

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precision• The work is done with consistency and precision.• Without the help of the written word, film and videotape can not portray temporal dimensions with any precision.• The relationship between precision and recall and specificity is interesting.• Pais chronicles the final moments with his characteristic precision.• Lower specificity will be associated with lower precision but high recall.• Even in the days of precision strikes, attacks from the air would risk civilian casualties.• I have time to discuss only one lexical myth: this is the signpost which points us in the direction of precision.• Some horologists consider the Jefferys timepiece the first true precision watch.military precision• In later seasons, it became evident that the very straight alignment indicated a military precision.• She was the household manager, arranging meals and tasks with a military precision unusual in an adolescent.• The team's organisation has acquired an almost military precision.• As usual he had planned his early morning routine with almost military precision.• It was clear that the Great Casterton defences had been planned and carried out in an unhurried manner and with military precision.• Cell divisions of the mammalian egg are unlike those of lower animals where the planes of division appear with military precision.• Then, with military precision, signs, flags and other outward markings will change.• Lott put together a whip organization that worked with military precision to deliver the votes.precision2 AWL adjective [only before noun] 1 EXACTmade or done in a very exact way 精确的，精密的 precision engineering 精密工程 precision bombing 精确轰炸2. precision tool/instrument TZa precision tool or instrument is used for making or measuring something in a very exact way 精密工具/仪器

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precision• Golf is a precision sport.