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precise
[ pri-sahys ]
adjective
- definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed:
precise directions.
Synonyms:
Antonyms: ,
- being exactly that and neither more nor less:
a precise temperature;
a precise amount.
- being just that and no other:
the precise dress she had wanted.
- definite or exact in statement, as a person.
- carefully distinct:
precise articulation.
- exact in measuring, recording, etc.:
a precise instrument.
- excessively or rigidly particular:
precise observance of regulations;
precise grooming.
precise
/ ɪˈɪ /
adjective
- strictly correct in amount or value
a precise sum
- designating a certain thing and no other; particular
this precise location
- using or operating with total accuracy
precise instruments
- strict in observance of rules, standards, etc
a precise mind
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·l adverb
- ·n noun
- v·· adjective
- over··l adverb
- over··n noun
- p·· adjective
- super··l adverb
- super··n noun
- ܱt·· adjective
- ܲp· adjective
- un·l adverb
- un·n noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of precise1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“Agents exist at the precise point where art and commerce allied.”
Bass wouldn’t get more precise, other than to say it had been hovering above 1,500 a few days earlier.
For many, the precise reasons are unknown, and universities have often only learned of the changes when checking a government-run database that logs the visa status of international students.
The 29-year-old has never been the most precise performer, but it somehow works to her advantage - making her more "real" than the imperious perfection of her peers.
Then, Broad enacts the exact same scene with more precise moves and an impressive leap.
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