La precisión
Example: La precisión en sus cálculos garantizó el éxito del proyecto.
Definition
"La precisión" refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, and free from error or distortion. It indicates the degree to which measurements, calculations, or actions are correct and consistently reliable, as in the phrase 'La precisión en sus cálculos garantizó el éxito del proyecto.'
Etymology
The term "la precisión" comes from the Latin word 'praecisio,' meaning 'cutting off' or 'definition.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'précision,' evolving to denote exactness and accuracy. Did you know? The root idea relates to 'cutting down' unnecessary parts to achieve clarity and exactness.
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"La precisión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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