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Precision vs Inaccuracy - What's the difference?

precision | inaccuracy |

As nouns the difference between precision and inaccuracy

is that precision is the state of being precise or exact; exactness while inaccuracy is the property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.

As an adjective precision

is used for exact or precise measurement.

precision

Noun

  • The state of being precise or exact; exactness.
  • The ability of a measurement to be reproduced consistently.
  • (mathematics) The number of significant digits to which a value may be measured reliably.
  • Adjective

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  • Used for exact or precise measurement.
  • Made, or characterized by accuracy.
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    inaccuracy

    English

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
  • (countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
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  • (uncountable) Incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision.
  • Synonyms

    * (property) imprecision, incorrectness, inexactness * (inaccurate/false statement etc.) error, mistake, fault

    Antonyms

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