Definition
精度 (jīngdù) is a noun meaning the degree of precision or accuracy of a device or measurement — think of it as a quantifiable level (e.g., within 0.01 mm). 精密 (jīngmì) is an adjective describing something that is itself built or designed to be precise (e.g., a精密 instrument). Use 精度 when talking about a numerical tolerance or error margin; use 精密 when describing the quality of the equipment.
noun
precisionaccuracy (of a device or measurement)
Easily confused
- 经度jīng dùsound-alikelongitude
Examples
- 精度0.01。Zhè tái cèliáng yíqì de jīng dù zài 0.01 háomǐ yǐnèi.The precision of this measuring instrument is within 0.01 millimeters.
- 精度，。Wèile tígāo jīng dù, shíyàn shì shēngjí le shèbèi.To improve precision, the lab upgraded its equipment.
- 精度。Wèixīng dǎoháng xìtǒng de jīng dù juédìng le dìngwèi de kěkàoxìng.The precision of the satellite navigation system determines the reliability of positioning.
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