temperature precision

Temperature precision refers to how accurately a thermometer can measure small differences in temperature. High precision means the device can detect tiny changes, providing consistent and detailed readings. For example, a precise thermometer can distinguish between 98.6°C and 98.7°C, whereas a less precise one might only show 98.6°C or 98.8°C. Precision is important in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts where exact temperature control is necessary. It’s different from accuracy, which indicates how close a measurement is to the true temperature; precision focuses on the consistency of measurements when repeated.