La précision
Example: La précision de ses analyses a impressionné tous les experts présents.
Definition
"La précision" refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, and detailed in information, measurements, or actions. It denotes the degree to which something is free from error or closely matches a standard, as in the phrase "La précision de ses analyses a impressionné tous les experts présents."
Etymology
The word "la précision" comes from the French verb "préciser," which means to make clear or exact. It ultimately derives from the Latin word "praecisio," meaning a cutting off or abridgment, metaphorically linked to making something definite or exact. Did you know? The idea of cutting away excess to reach exactness is embedded in the origin of "la précision."
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"La précision" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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