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la precisione è il punto fermo del lavoro di-----

English translation: precision is the keynote of XXX\'s work


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Italian term or phrase:la precisione è il punto fermo del lavoro di-----
English translation:precision is the keynote of XXX\'s work
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21:11 Feb 11, 2011
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Wine / Oenology / Viticulture
Italian term or phrase: la precisione è il punto fermo del lavoro di-----
Referring to someone's work ethic
janepar
Local time: 06:07
precision is the keynote of XXX's work
Explanation:
Or precision is the watchword for, or an essential feature of - there are lots of ways of saying it.
You haven't given enough context for me to give a more specific answer.
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philgoddard
Local time: 23:07
Grading comment
Thanks very much. Am sticking with precision rather than accuracy as think it is 'le mot juste' in this case.
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Summary of answers provided
4accuracy is the very cornerstone/mainstay/keystone of X's work
darwilliam
4Accuracy is X's strong point
LaraBarnett
4precision is the keynote of XXX's workphilgoddard
3precision forms the fundament of XXX's work
Wendy Streitparth


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
precision is the keynote of XXX's work


Explanation:
Or precision is the watchword for, or an essential feature of - there are lots of ways of saying it.
You haven't given enough context for me to give a more specific answer.

philgoddard
Local time: 23:07
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks very much. Am sticking with precision rather than accuracy as think it is 'le mot juste' in this case.
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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Accuracy is X's strong point


Explanation:
I'd say that "accuracy" is a quality often used in job requirements and appraisals.

"precisione"
precision; (accuratezza) accuracy; di ~ [strumento, bilancia ] precision attrib. ; con ~ [calcolare, ricordare, descrivere ] accurately, exactly; .....
http://oxfordparavia.it/lemmaIta21598


"strong point"
something at which one excels; forte tactfulness was never his strong point
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/strong point



Example sentence(s):
  • "...because strength and accuracy aren't his strong points."
  • "Key Skills - Sample for resume • Analytical thinking, planning. • Strong verbal and personal communication skills. • Accuracy and Attention to details.

    Reference: http://uhligt.blogspot.com/2011/01/because-strength-and-accu...
    Reference: http://www.job-interview-site.com/resume-skills-list-of-skil...
LaraBarnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 05:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Lara. I agree with you re. accuracy being used in job appraisals etc but have plumped for precision in this instance. Will keep your suggestions for reference though.

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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
accuracy is the very cornerstone/mainstay/keystone of X's work


Explanation:
There is obviously more than just one way of phrasing such sentence, therefore I think you can choose among the terms I've suggested.
Here's more:

Accuracy is indeed the cornerstone of X's work
The very strength of X's work is in its accuracy...


    Reference: http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=972048
    Reference: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mainstay
darwilliam
Local time: 06:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
Notes to answerer
Asker: These were excellent suggestions indeed. I chose 'precision' in the end as 'le mot juste' but have taken note of your suggestions for future reference.

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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
precision forms the fundament of XXX's work


Explanation:
another variation

Wendy Streitparth
Local time: 06:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks very much for your suggestion, Wendy. Just good to have more to work from.

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