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точность

Translation of точность

precision

Meaning of точность

Russian

Свойство быть абсолютно точным и аккуратным.

English

the quality of being exact, accurate and careful

точность

Transcription and pronunciation of точность

то́чность

stress on the 1st syllable

Transcription
[ˈtot͡ɕnəsʲtʲ]
In Latin letters
tochnost

Traps and common mistakes

Точность or аккуратность?

аккуратность

аккуратность ≠ accuracy: neatness, being tidy and careful

Don't say аккуратность for exactness. Exact measurements — точность; a neat, tidy notebook — аккуратность.

Для этой работы нужна точность до миллиметра.

This job needs precision to the millimetre.

Учитель похвалил аккуратность его тетрадей.

The teacher praised how neat his notebooks were — neatness, not accuracy.

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  1. The surgeon worked with great precision and care.

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    Хирург работал с большой точностью и аккуратностью.

  2. These tools are made with incredible precision.

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    Эти инструменты сделаны с невероятной точностью.

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What's the difference between точность and чёткость

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чёткость

Clearness and sharpness: of movements, wording, an image.

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Questions about this word

What does точность mean?

the quality of being exact, accurate and careful

How do you pronounce точность?

точность is pronounced [ˈtot͡ɕnəsʲtʲ], in Latin letters “tochnost”.

How is точность used in a sentence?

The surgeon worked with great precision and care. Translation: Хирург работал с большой точностью и аккуратностью.

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