mathematical precision

collocation in English

meaningsofmathematicalandprecision

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mathematical
adjective
uk
/ˌmæθ.əmˈæt.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌmæθˈmæt̬.ɪ.kəl/
relating ...
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precision
noun[U]
uk
/prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/us
/prəˈsɪʒ.ən/
the quality of ...
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(Definition ofmathematicalandprecisionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It was, rather, a case of a bureaucratic liking formathematicalprecision, even when it is completely meaningless.
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This is a densely packed book; the analysis is presented withmathematicalprecisionand brevity, each step is carefully thought-out, the exposition is maximally logical and focused.
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In a matter such as this, it is impossible to arrive at a decision with anymathematicalprecision.
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There are some matters in regard to which it is possible to determine with almostmathematicalprecisionwhat is the right course to take.
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It seems to me that we are throwing into the discard these feelings of local loyalty in order to getmathematicalprecision.
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It is obviously impossible to place 1,500,000 men on a roster and to observemathematicalprecisionin following such a roster.
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I think that the future performance of aircraft is not a thing which we can judge with very greatmathematicalprecision.
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The course which is being traced withmathematicalprecisionis that we shall suffer the same fate as the dinosaurs.
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They attempt to apply a spuriousmathematicalprecisionto what must essentially be a question of judgment.
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It is easy to say in theory, with almostmathematicalprecision, at what point rationing should be introduced.
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I take the view very strongly thatmathematicalprecisionshould not be the first consideration of the commission as it sets about its work.
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One cannot givemathematicalprecisionto that.
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Themathematicalprecisionof the planning was the concerted effort of surveyors.
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The lack ofmathematicalprecisionin the shape of the larger dish, fig. 20, immediately shows the absence of potter wheel in its manufacture.
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Some of his painting and drawing demonstrates amathematicalprecisionthat almost has the appearance of being computer-generated.
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Physics envy refers to the envy (perceived or real) of scholars in other disciplines for themathematicalprecisionof fundamental concepts obtained by physicists.
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However, floating-point numbers have only a certain amount ofmathematicalprecision.
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All of these showmathematicalprecisionof statement and lucid exposition.
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Over the next four years, brainhell closely documented his life, family and philosophical inquiries, while measuring his own physical deterioration, often withmathematicalprecision.
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Mega temple sites have a main temple surrounded by smaller temples and shrines, but these are still arranged by principles of symmetry, grids andmathematicalprecision.
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