accuracy drill

[/ˈækjərəsi drɪl/]
nounpl: accuracy drills
exercício de precisão
1. A repetitive practice exercise designed to improve precision and exactness in a specific skill, task, or subject
The teacher assigned accuracy drills to help students improve their spelling and punctuation.
A professora atribuiu exercícios de precisão para ajudar os alunos a melhorar sua ortografia e pontuação.
2. In sports, a training session focused on improving the precision of shots, throws, or hits rather than speed or power
The basketball team completed accuracy drills before the championship game.
O time de basquete completou exercícios de precisão antes do jogo do campeonato.
3. In military or law enforcement contexts, training to improve marksmanship and shooting precision
Officers participated in weekly accuracy drills at the shooting range.
Os policiais participaram de exercícios de precisão semanais no estande de tiro.
Accuracy drills are fundamental in both American and Brazilian educational systems, particularly in mathematics, language arts, and sports training. In Brazil, they are commonly used in preparatory courses (cursinhos) for university entrance exams. In military and law enforcement contexts, accuracy drills are mandatory training components in both countries, reflecting the importance placed on precision in these professions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
precision drillpractice drilltarget drillskill drill
Antonyms / Antônimos
speed drillpower drill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exercício de precisão
Most common term used in educational and sports contexts
São Paulo
treino de precisão
Alternative term emphasizing training aspect
Rio de Janeiro
exercício de acurácia
Less formal, sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
exercício de precisão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

marksmanshipprecisionpracticetrainingtargetshooting range

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the mark
on target
bull's-eye
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