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View usage for: (prɪsaɪs) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]You use precise to emphasize that you are referring to an exact thing, rather than something vague. [emphasis] At that precise moment I felt sorry for him and didn't want to hurt him. The precise location of the wreck was discovered in 1988. He was not clear on the precise nature of his mission. We will never know the precise details of his death. Synonyms: exact, specific, actual, particular More Synonyms of precise 2. adjectiveSomething that is precise is exact and accurate in all its details. They speak very precise English. He does not talk too much and what he has to say is precise and to the point. Synonyms: strict, particular, exact, nice More Synonyms of precise precise in British English (prɪˈsaɪs) adjective1. strictly correct in amount or value a precise sum 2. designating a certain thing and no other; particular this precise location 3. using or operating with total accuracy precise instruments 4. strict in observance of rules, standards, etc a precise mind Derived forms preciseness (preˈciseness) noun Word origin C16: from French précis, from Latin praecīdere to curtail, from prae before + caedere to cut precise in American English (priˈsaɪs; prɪˈsaɪs) adjective1. strictly defined; accurately stated; definite 2. speaking definitely or distinctly 3. with no variation; minutely exact the precise amount 4. a. that strictly conforms to usage, rules, etc.; scrupulous; fastidious b. too fastidious; finicky SIMILAR WORDS: corˈrect, exˈplicit Derived forms preciseness (preˈciseness) noun Word origin MFr précis < L praecisus, pp. of praecidere, to cut off, be brief < prae-, before (see pre-) + caedere, to cut (see -cide) Examples of 'precise' in a sentenceprecise In other languagesprecise British English: precise / prɪˈsaɪs/ ADJECTIVE You use precise to emphasize that you are referring to an exact thing, rather than something vague. ...the precise location of the ship. - American English: precise
- Arabic: بِالضَبْط
- Brazilian Portuguese: preciso
- Chinese: 精确的
- Croatian: precizan
- Czech: přesný
- Danish: præcis
- Dutch: precies
- European Spanish: preciso
- Finnish: tarkka
- French: précis
- German: präzise
- Greek: ακριβής
- Italian: preciso
- Japanese: 正確な
- Korean: 정확한
- Norwegian: nøyaktig
- Polish: dokładny
- European Portuguese: preciso
- Romanian: exact
- Russian: точный
- Latin American Spanish: preciso
- Swedish: precis
- Thai: แม่นยำ
- Turkish: tam
- Ukrainian: точний
- Vietnamese: chính xác
All related terms of 'precise'Chinese translation of 'precise' adj - [time, nature, position, circumstances]
精确(確)的 (jīngquè de) - [figure, definition]
准(準)确(確)的 (zhǔnquè de) - [explanation]
清晰的 (qīngxī de)
- (= detailed) [instructions, plans]
详(詳)尽(盡)的 (xiángjìn de) to be precise (= in fact) 确(確)切地说(說) (quèqiè de shuō)
Definition particular or exact We will never know the precise details of his death. Synonyms actual fixed literal surgical Opposites vague , incorrect , ambiguous , loose , indefinite , equivocal , indistinct , inexact Definition strict in observing rules or standards They speak very precise English. Synonyms Opposites relaxed , flexible , informal , careless , haphazard , inexact , unceremonious Additional synonymsDefinition undoubted or certain He brought the absolute proof that we needed. Synonyms definite, sure, certain, positive, guaranteed, actual, assured, genuine, exact, precise, decisive, conclusive, unequivocal, unambiguous, infallible, categorical, unquestionable, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), nailed-on (slang) a more accurate description of the terrain Synonyms precise, right, close, nice, regular, correct, careful, strict, proper, exact, faithful, explicit, authentic, spot-on, just, clear-cut, meticulous, truthful, faultless, scrupulous, unerring, veraciousDefinition very exact and thorough He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. Synonyms thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduousAdditional synonymsDefinition excessively polite or formal Synonyms formal, civil, exact, ritual, precise, stiff, dignified, stately, solemn, courteous, courtly, deferential, starchy (informal), punctiliousDefinition easy to distinguish or understand She won a clear-cut victory in yesterday's election. Synonyms straightforward, specific, plain, precise, black-and-white, explicit, definite, unequivocal, unambiguous, cut-and-dried (informal) Definition free from error The information was correct at the time of going to press. Synonyms accurate, right, true, exact, precise, flawless, faultless, on the right lines, O.K. or okay (informal) Definition firm, clear, and precise It's too soon to give a definite answer. Synonyms specific, exact, precise, clear, particular, express, determined, fixed, black-and-white, explicit, clear-cut, cut-and-dried (informal), clearly defined Definition precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication He left explicit instructions on how to set the alarm. Synonyms clear, obvious, specific, direct, certain, express, plain, absolute, exact, precise, straightforward, definite, overt, unequivocal, unqualified, unambiguous, categoricalDefinition explicitly stated I was warned not to leave my post without express orders. Synonyms explicit, clear, direct, precise, pointed, certain, plain, accurate, exact, distinct, definite, outright, unambiguous, categoricalDefinition paying great attention to neatness, detail, and order He was fastidious about his appearance. Synonyms particular, meticulous, fussy, overdelicate, difficult, nice, critical, discriminating, dainty, squeamish, choosy (informal), picky (informal), hard to please, finicky, punctilious (formal), pernickety, hypercritical, overnice, nit-picky (informal) Definition overelaborate or ornate Even the most finicky eater will find something to eat. Synonyms fussy, difficult, particular, hard to please, critical, scrupulous, fastidious, dainty, squeamish, choosy (informal), picky (informal), nit-picking (informal), finicking, overnice, overparticular, nit-picky (informal) He wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition incapable of being bent The boot is too inflexible to be comfortable. Synonyms stiff, hard, rigid, hardened, taut, inelastic, nonflexible Additional synonymsDefinition very precise about details He was so meticulous about everything. Synonyms thorough, detailed, particular, strict, exact, precise, microscopic, fussy, painstaking, perfectionist, scrupulous, fastidious, punctilious, nit-picky (informal) Definition subtle As a politician, he drew a nice distinction between his own opinions and the wishes of the majority. Synonyms precise, fine, careful, strict, accurate, exact, exacting, subtle, delicate, discriminating, rigorous, meticulous, scrupulous, fastidiousDefinition of, belonging to, or being one person or thing What particular aspects of the job are you interested in? Synonyms specific, special, express, exact, precise, distinct, peculiarDefinition difficult to please Ted was very particular about the colours he used. Synonyms fussy, demanding, critical, exacting, discriminating, meticulous, fastidious, dainty, choosy (informal), picky (informal), finicky, pernickety (informal), anal retentive, overnice, nit-picky (informal) Definition affectedly proper, or formal, and rather prudish We tend to imagine that the Victorians were very prim and proper. Synonyms prudish, particular, formal, proper, precise, stiff, fussy, fastidious, puritanical, demure, starchy (informal), prissy, strait-laced, priggish, anal retentive, schoolmarmish (British, rare), old-maidish (informal), niminy-piminy (rare) Definition attentive to detail He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time. Synonyms particular, careful, strict, exact, nice, formal, proper, precise, meticulous, conscientious, fussy, scrupulous, finicky, anal retentive, ceremonious, nit-picky (informal) Definition strict in moral or religious outlook He has a puritanical attitude towards sex. Synonyms strict, forbidding, puritan, stuffy, narrow, severe, proper, stiff, rigid, disapproving, austere, fanatical, bigoted, prim, ascetic, narrow-minded, prudish, strait-lacedDefinition inflexible or strict Hospital routines for nurses are very rigid. Synonyms strict, set, fixed, exact, rigorous, stringent, austere, severeDefinition very careful or precise scrupulous attention to detail Synonyms careful, strict, precise, minute, nice, exact, rigorous, meticulous, painstaking, fastidious, punctilious (formal) Definition precise and exact I asked him to be more specific. Synonyms precise, exact, explicit, definite, limited, express, clear-cut, unequivocal, unambiguous Additional synonymsDefinition formal and not relaxed They always seemed a little awkward with each other, a bit stiff and formal. Synonyms formal, constrained, reserved, forced, laboured, cold, mannered, wooden, artificial, uneasy, chilly, unnatural, austere, pompous, prim, stilted, starchy (informal), punctilious, priggish, standoffish, ceremonious, unrelaxed Definition completely clear in meaning Richardson's unequivocal commitment to fair play Synonyms clear, absolute, definite, certain, direct, straight, positive, plain, evident, black-and-white, decisive, explicit, manifest, clear-cut, unmistakable, unambiguous, cut-and-dried (informal), incontrovertible, indubitable, uncontestable, nailed-on (slang) |