precise

prɪˈsaɪs
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Translation of precise from English into Dutch

Adjective

1.

exactness

exact and accurate in every detail
  • The measurements were precise to the millimeter.De metingen waren nauwkeurig tot op de millimeter.
2.

rules

strict in following rules or standards
  • She was precise in her adherence to the guidelines.Ze was nauwgezet in haar naleving van de richtlijnen.
3.

science

consistent and closely clustered results
  • The experiment yielded precise results each time.Het experiment leverde telkens precieze resultaten op.
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Expressions with precise: examples in English and translations in Dutch

om precies te zijn
I have three siblings, to be precise, two brothers and one sister.
precies op dat moment
op dat exacte moment
At that precise moment, the phone rang.
kort en precies
The report was short and precise, covering all the necessary points.

Synonyms and analogies of precise in English

adj.accurateexactcorrectMore synonyms

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.

Translations of "precise" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
preciesadj.

A survival knife point needs to be both strong and precise.

De punt van een survivalmes moet zowel sterk als precies zijn.

nauwkeurigadj.

For precise digging near plants, a sharp garden spade is essential.

Voor nauwkeurig graafwerk tussen de planten heb je een scherpe tuinschep nodig.

exactadj.

He offered a ballpark estimate instead of a precise figure.

Hij gaf een ruwe schatting in plaats van een exact cijfer.

specifiekadj.

I find it very difficult to respond on such a precise point.

Ik vind het heel moeilijk om te antwoorden op zo'n specifiek punt.

duidelijkadj.

The plan remained vague for lack of precise instructions from senior leadership.

Het plan bleef vaag bij gebrek aan duidelijke instructies van de hogere leiding.

accuraatadj.

With our own trucks we can deliver quick and precise.

Met ons eigen wagenpark kunnen we snel en accuraat leveren.

nauwgezetadj.

Each item is the result of precise craft, knowledge and research.

Elk item is het resultaat van nauwgezet handwerk, kennis en onderzoek.

trefzekeradj.

They are indispensable when we deal with accurate and precise welding.

Deze zijn onmisbaar wanneer we het hebben over stipt en trefzeker lassen.

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Other translations for precise:

  • striktadj.

precise: Examples and translations in context

The machine can bore precise holes in the steel sheets easily.

De machine kan heel precies gaten in de stalen platen boren.

Restrictive clauses are essential for the precise meaning of many sentences.

Beperkende bijzinnen zijn onmisbaar voor de precieze betekenis van veel zinnen.

The timer runs at a precise rate to ensure accurate measurements.

De timer loopt heel precies, zodat de metingen betrouwbaar zijn.

The short and precise directions helped new employees get started quickly.

De beknopte en precieze aanwijzingen hielpen nieuwe medewerkers snel op weg.

His swipe was precise, selecting the right option without hesitation.

Zijn veeg was heel precies en koos zonder aarzelen de juiste optie.

Crafting required a precise row of pins to shape the material.

Voor het vormgeven van de stof was een precieze rij spelden nodig.

His slicing of the fruit was so precise it looked like art.

Hij sneed het fruit zo precies dat het bijna kunst leek.

A short and precise title can attract more readers to your article.

Een beknopte en precieze titel kan meer lezers naar je artikel trekken.

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to be precise
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