Mathwords: Precision

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Precision

The level of detail in a number or estimate. A precise number has many significant digits. Note: An answer may be precise without being accurate.

Accuracy: 3.14 is a fairly accurate approximation of π (pi).
Precision: 3.199 is a more precise approximation, but it is less accurate.


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