“Precisian” or “Precision”—Which to use?

“Precisian” or “Precision”

Overview

precisian / precision are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

precisian: NA

precision: NA

Pronunciation

precisian: NA

precision: p·r·iy·s·IH·zh·ah·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “precisian”

Examples of “precision”

…food, integrated pest management (IPM), precision agriculture and farming efficiency, with…
…Stinger saves him through surgical precision.
…Ltd. is divided into Seiko Precision Inc. and Seiko Clock Inc.
…tap number, followed by a precision swing dance, a soft shoe,…
In his Mannheim Workshop for Precision Mechanics he described himself as…
Seiko Precision Inc.
…shells to be fitted with precision guidance fuses, blurring this distinction.
257: Precision Play
…automotive technologies, heating/cooling ventilation, and precision tooling and machinery.
…Williams and P. Ewart “High precision in-cylinder gas thermometry using laser…

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