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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Precision figures

Hi,

Does "precision figures" mean "accurate figures" in science data?

Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi, Does "precision figures" mean "accurate figures" in science data? A more common expression is 'precise figures'. This term can certainly suggest accuracy, but it depends on the context.

  • Hi, Does "precision figures" mean "accurate figures" in science data?
  • A more common expression is 'precise figures'.
  • This term can certainly suggest accuracy, but it depends on the context.
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  • His mark in the exam was about 70% or 80%.
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Hi,

Does "precision figures" mean "accurate figures" in science data?

A more common expression is 'precise figures'.

This term can certainly suggest accuracy, but it depends on the context.



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Thank you, Clive.

>This is a precise figure. But note that it may or may not be accurate, ie correct. Maybe the writer is mistaken.

It's a very helpful tip. I'll note.



Here is the context. Could you look at it?



As the precision of milk fat quantitation without a refer- ence sample depends on the actual C
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Hi,

Here is the context. Could you look at it?



As the precision of milk fat quantitation without a refer- ence sample depends on the actual C4 content of the base milk fat, the precision figures presented here could be worse if a milk fat with a more extreme C4 content were used.



Some comments.



The word 'quantitation' shoul
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Hi,

Thank you for the comment.

That sentense is not my writing.

I didn't understand why the writer used "precision" rather than "precise," and asked this question!

I'm happy to know that "precision figures" doesn't have a special meaning.

Thank you!

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