First visualize a dart board. The thrower is precise if they get all the darts in relatively the same area. That area does not have to be the bulls eye though. The thrower is accurate if he can get the darts close to the desired outcome which is the bulls eye.There are many places where the darts can land that are equally close to the bull eye but distant from each other. Finally, if the thrower can is accurate and precise they get the darts close to the center of the bulls eye with every throw. Precision- the ability to get consistent result Accuracy - the ability to achieve the desired outcome