precise
definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
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.
Origin of precise
1synonym study For precise
Other words for precise
Opposites for precise
Other words from precise
- pre·cise·ly, adverb
- pre·cise·ness, noun
- o·ver·pre·cise, adjective
- o·ver·pre·cise·ly, adverb
- o·ver·pre·cise·ness, noun
- su·per·pre·cise, adjective
- su·per·pre·cise·ly, adverb
- su·per·pre·cise·ness, noun
- ul·tra·pre·cise, adjective
- un·pre·cise, adjective
- un·pre·cise·ly, adverb
- un·pre·cise·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with precise
- précis, precise
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British Dictionary definitions for precise
/ (prɪˈsaɪs) /
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
Origin of precise
1Derived forms of precise
- preciseness, noun
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