«الضبط: وهو سماع الكلام حق السماع، وفهم معناه الذي أريد به، وحفظه والثبات عليه، ومراقبته بمذاكرته»
Precision entails hearing words correctly, understanding the intended meaning, preserving them and maintaining that retention.
The book also mentions monitoring one’s memory through rehearsal and discussion. Reliable transmission demands more than remembering a report briefly; it demands accuracy when conveying it.
Confusing “he prohibited this” with “he allowed this” can reverse the apparent legal ruling. Dabt aims to prevent such distortions.