Glossary definition

Precision

Precision is the number of correct findings out of everything a method reported; incorrect findings lower it and cost reviewer time to reject.

also: positive predictive value · reviewed August 4, 2026

Precision is the number of correct findings out of everything a method reported. Every incorrect finding lowers it and consumes reviewer time to check and reject.

Precision and recall pull against each other: aggressive filtering raises precision and risks recall. A benchmark result is complete only when it states which of the two it measures; our private benchmark measures recall and says so.

Used in context

Articles using this term.