1630s, "a cutting off (mentally), abstraction," from French précision (16c.) and directly from Latin praecisionem (nominative praecisio) "a cutting off," noun of action from past participle stem of praecidere (see precise). Meaning "preciseness" is from 1740.
双语例句
1. To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.
为了尽量减低附带性破坏，轰炸须做到最大程度的精确。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Her precision became a standing joke with colleagues.
她事事讲究精确，同事们经常拿这事开玩笑。
来自柯林斯例句
3. done with mathematical precision
以数学般的精确完成的
来自《权威词典》
4. He lacked profundity and analytical precision.
他缺乏深度和分析的精确性。
来自《权威词典》
5. The army used precision - guided munitions to blow up enemy targets.
