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precise measurements

[prɪˈsaɪs ˈmeʒərmənt]
noun phrasepl: precise measurements
medições precisas
1. Exact quantitative determinations made with high accuracy and minimal error
The engineer required precise measurements to ensure the bridge's structural integrity.
O engenheiro exigiu medições precisas para garantir a integridade estrutural da ponte.
2. Measurements taken with careful attention to detail and using calibrated instruments
Precise measurements are critical in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
As medições precisas são críticas na fabricação farmacêutica.
Synonyms
exact measurementsaccurate measurementsmetrological measurementscalibrated measurements
Antonyms
approximate measurementsrough estimatesinaccurate measurementsimprecise measurements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medições precisas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
medições precisas
Common in industrial and technical contexts
Portugal
medições exatas
Portuguese preference for 'exatas' alongside 'precisas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

down to the wire - precision timing
on the money - accurate measurement
measure twice, cut once - emphasis on precise measurements before action
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