over-precision

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Definitions of over-precision word

noun over-precision the state or quality of being precise. 1
noun over-precision accuracy; exactness: to arrive at an estimate with precision. 1
noun over-precision mechanical or scientific exactness: a lens ground with precision. 1
noun over-precision punctiliousness; strictness: precision in one's business dealings. 1
noun over-precision Mathematics. the degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed. Compare accuracy (def 3). 1
noun over-precision Chemistry, Physics. the extent to which a given set of measurements of the same sample agree with their mean. Compare accuracy (def 2). 1

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; < Latin praecīsiōn- (stem of praecīsiō) a cutting off. See precise, -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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