precise
prɪˈsaɪs
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Definition of precise - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
exactnessexact and accurate in every detail
  • The measurements were precise to the millimeter.
accurate exact
2.
rulesstrict in following rules or standards
  • She was precise in her adherence to the guidelines.
accurate exact
3.
scienceconsistent and closely clustered results
  • The experiment yielded precise results each time.
accurate correct exact
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Expressions with precise

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exactly when something happens
At that precise moment, the phone rang.
succinct and accurate in detail
The report was short and precise, covering all the necessary points.
used to clarify or specify details
I have three siblings, to be precise, two brothers and one sister.

Origin of precise

Latin, praecisus (cut off)

Terms with precise included in their meaning

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dance
classical form of dance with precise steps
precision
in a precise manner without any error
by eyeadv.
visual
using visual estimation without precise tools
arts and crafts
small knife for precise cutting in crafts
payment rule
requirement to pay the precise amount with no change given
money required
accepts only the precise amount of money needed
sharpness
become less sharp or precise
utensil
small sharp knife for peeling or precise cutting in the kitchen

Examples of precise in a sentence

  • The artist's work is known for its precise details.
  • His precise nature made him a great referee.
  • The precise rules were followed without exception.
  • The new sensor gives precise measurements.
  • Repeated trials produced remarkably precise data.

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  1. French:précis, strict, ...
  2. German:präzise, reproduzierbar, ...
  3. Italian:preciso, rigoroso, ...
  4. Spanish:preciso, estricto, ...
  5. Portuguese:preciso, reprodutível, ...
  6. Chinese:精确的, 严谨的, ...
  7. Japanese:正確な, 厳格な, ...
  8. Arabic:دَقِيق, صارِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְדוּיָּק, קַפְּדָן, ...
  10. Russian:точный, строгий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:точний, ретельний, ...
  12. Hindi:सटीक, निर्दिष्ट, ...
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