Definition Synonyms
Definition of precise - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
exactnessexact and accurate in every detail
- The measurements were precise to the millimeter.
2.
rulesstrict in following rules or standards
- She was precise in her adherence to the guidelines.
3.
scienceconsistent and closely clustered results
- The experiment yielded precise results each time.
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
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
precise aim
hitting the intended target or goal
precision
precise, neither more nor less
precision
exactly or directly in a precise manner
precision
make something more precise or effective
estimation
based on an estimate without precise information
dance
traditional ballet style with precise, graceful movements
precision
precise control or adjustment of a system
efficiently
in a way that is very efficient and precise
precision
exact or precise, similar to hitting the nail on the head
precise
accurate or relevant
time accuracy
exactly at the precise time
precision
in a precise or exact manner
precision
adhere to precise details
precision
describing a precise or exact fit
clarification
giving a more precise or correct detail
clarification
in a more precise or accurate way
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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- French:précis, strict, ...
- German:präzise, reproduzierbar, ...
- Italian:preciso, rigoroso, ...
- Spanish:preciso, estricto, ...
- Portuguese:preciso, reprodutível, ...
- Chinese:精确的, 严谨的, ...
- Japanese:正確な, 厳格な, ...
- Arabic:دَقِيق, صارِم, ...
- Hebrew:מְדוּיָּק, קַפְּדָן, ...
- Russian:точный, строгий, ...
- Ukrainian:точний, ретельний, ...
- Hindi:सटीक, निर्दिष्ट, ...
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