
precision / accuracy - WordReference Forums
Apr 25, 2011 · In mathematics, there is a neat difference between 'precision' and 'accuracy'. I am trying to find French words that would show this difference. Precision...
"meticulous" vs. "precise" vs. "accurate" - WordReference Forums
Jun 16, 2009 · Dear all, I have some doubts about the differences between "meticulous", "precise" and "accurate". I need to describe one person's attitude to complete complex tasks while paying a strong …
Mix 1.5 oz. of this solution in a quart of water for use.
Jun 26, 2013 · The equivalent of one quart, in this context, is 950 ml (2). The issue is that of precision versus accuracy. (3) The number "946.35" has precision that its accuracy does not justify. (4) Given …
level teaspoon | WordReference Forums
Oct 31, 2021 · It's the same everyday (vague) versus a measuring context (more precise) as for "cup". If a cup is 8 fl oz or ~237 ml, 1/48 of a cup is 4.94 ml or a ~teaspoon. The context will generally …
accuracy / appropriateness | WordReference Forums
Oct 8, 2004 · In fact, they both spur the notion about the difference between "accuracy" and "precision." If I say "It´s about a quarter to two," and it is 1:42, then I am accurate, but not very precise. If I say …
replaced with or replaced by - WordReference Forums
Nov 20, 2010 · is there any difference between saying " this person was replaced with other person" and " this person was replaced by other person". Also I want to know if saying " to replace him by other …
index - plural: indexes vs. indices. | WordReference Forums
Dec 10, 2006 · Is there a difference between the above words? I believe I have heard about both "stock indexes" and "stock indices" - would they be one and the same thing?
the first part of the twentieth century - WordReference Forums
Jan 28, 2018 · So you are saying it’s the word “first” that is the problem? This now seems like an accuracy issue in the OP, rather than a language question. The problem is the first part of the …
ensure/assure accuracy | WordReference Forums
Nov 4, 2008 · In the following sentence which one should I use We need to have restrictions in order to assure/ensure accuracy. My first option would be assure. But I don't know why ensure would be wrong.
Perdón, perdona, perdone (Differences) | WordReference Forums
Nov 26, 2007 · Perdón is the noun. Perdona is you (tu) pardon me. Perdone is you (usted) pardon me. You can beg Perdón to anyone. You can say perdona to a friend. You must say perdone to all the …