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Precision of measurement describes how exact, reliable and repeatable unit used
\to measure something.
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The measurement is 308 centimeters. The units are in centimeters.![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/step2.JPG\")
The measurement is precise to within 0.5 centimeters.
\So, a measurement of 308 centimeters could be between
\(308 – 0.5 = 307.5) 307.5 centimeters, and (308 + 0.5 = 308.5) 308.5 centimeters.![\"\"](\"/userfiles/image/steps_images/solution.JPG\")
The measurement is precise to within 0.5 centimeters.
\A measurement of 308 centimeters could be between 307.5 and 308.5 centimeters.
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