Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
la precisione è il punto fermo del lavoro di-----
English translation:
precision is the keynote of XXX\'s work
Italian term
la precisione è il punto fermo del lavoro di-----
Feb 11, 2011 21:11: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"
Proposed translations
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
precision is the keynote of XXX's work
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United Kingdom
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Native in: English (Variants: British, Scottish, Irish, Singaporean, UK, South African) 
Works in: French to English, Italian to English, Romanian to English, and 2 more.
Accuracy is X's strong point
"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
"...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.
| 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. |
China
accuracy, style and reliability
Native in: English 
, Italian
Works in: Italian to English, English to Italian
accuracy is the very cornerstone/mainstay/keystone of X's work
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Accuracy is indeed the cornerstone of X's work
The very strength of X's work is in its accuracy...
| 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. |
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
precision forms the fundament of XXX's work
| Thanks very much for your suggestion, Wendy. Just good to have more to work from. |
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