Definition of Precision

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Precision

The term 'Precision' as it applies to the area of basic math can be defined as 'an indicator of how finely a measurement is made; it is related to the unit of measurement and the calibration of the tool'.

The term 'Precision' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' The accuracy with which a number can be represented, i.e., the number of digits used to represent a number'.


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