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- pronunciation:
- prih
saIs
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
clearly stated or strictly delineated.
The instructions were quite precise and left no room for error.She made a precise distinction between the two concepts.- synonyms:
- definite, explicit, express, unambiguous, unequivocal
- antonyms:
- imprecise, vague
- similar words:
- clear, clear-cut, exact, mathematical, refined, rigorous, specific
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| definition 2: |
accurate; exact.
We need a precise count of the votes.I don't understand the precise meaning of this word.- synonyms:
- accurate, correct, definite, exact, mathematical
- antonyms:
- approximate, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact
- similar words:
- absolute, dead, ideal, literal, particular, rigorous, scrupulous, specific, strict, thorough, very
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| definition 3: |
according to what is indicated.
You must give a precise dose of the medication.- synonyms:
- exact, explicit, sharp, specific
- similar words:
- detailed, ideal, perfect, rigorous, unequivocal
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| definition 4: |
very distinct, as speech.
His precise pronunciation won him the announcer's job.- synonyms:
- accurate, distinct, exact
- similar words:
- careful, clear, explicit, meticulous, scrupulous
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| definition 5: |
being strict or rigid, as in observance of rules or customs.
She is very precise in keeping to her schedule.- synonyms:
- exact, exacting, punctilious, rigid, scrupulous
- antonyms:
- careless, imprecise
- similar words:
- conscientious, correct, fastidious, meticulous, particular, strict, unbending
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| related words: |
businesslike, close, crisp, deadly, direct, express, fine, good, incisive, lucid, minute, narrow, perfect, prim, rigid, round, sensitive, special, stringent, true |
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| derivations: |
precisely (adv.), preciseness (n.) |
Word Builder: precise +
- precisely:
in a precise way.
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