précision
precision, accuracy
noun preh-see-ZYOHN Rare
Origin: Latin 'praecisio' (cutting off)
Also means
clarification, detail
Usage Note
précision covers both the quality of being exact and a specific clarifying remark. Avec précision means 'with precision.' The adjective précis (precise, exact) is closely related and used very frequently in French.
Examples
"Il parle avec une grande précision."
Natural Translation
He speaks with great precision.
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