Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Precision”
How exact and detailed something is. Precision means consistency and refinement.
Word Family of Precision
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- This ruler shows precision. A2
- The engineer needs high precision. B1
- Medical instruments must work with precision. B1
- The data has good precision, but we need to verify accuracy. B1
Word Form Patterns for Precision
-ise
Adds **-ise** to form a verb meaning to make or become (British spelling). Example: precision → precise.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: precision → precisely.
Origin and Word Formation of Precision
From Latin 'praecisus' (cut off, precise)
Critical in engineering, mathematics, and scientific research
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Precision
What are the word forms of “precision”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “precision”?
“precision” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “precision” come from?
From Latin 'praecisus' (cut off, precise)