La précision
Example: La précision des mesures est essentielle pour ce projet scientifique.
Definition
"La précision" refers to the quality or state of being exact and accurate, especially in measurements or details. It emphasizes the importance of correctness and carefulness to ensure results or information are reliable and free from errors.
Etymology
The word "la précision" comes from the French noun precision, derived from the Latin 'praecisio,' meaning 'cutting off' or 'briefness.' Originally, it indicated sharpness or exactness, which evolved to mean accuracy in modern usage. Did you know that the idea of 'cutting off' relates to getting straight to the point or exact detail?
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"La précision" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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