Precise: meaning, definitions and examples

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precise

 

[ prษชหˆsaษชs ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

measurement

Marked by exactness and accuracy; very accurate or exact.

Synonyms

accurate, correct, exact, meticulous

Examples of usage

  • Her movements were precise and graceful.
  • The watch was very precise, losing only a few seconds per day.
Context #2 | Adjective

language

Exact in terms of meaning, expression, or detail.

Synonyms

clear-cut, concise, exact, specific

Examples of usage

  • He gave a precise answer to the question.
  • The author's writing style is very precise and clear.
Context #3 | Adverb

timing

Done in a detailed and exact way; exactly as stated.

Synonyms

accurately, carefully, exactly, faithfully

Examples of usage

  • She followed the instructions precisely.
  • The surgery was carried out precisely as planned.

Translations

Translations of the word "precise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preciso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคŸเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช prรคzise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tepat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dokล‚adny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃ็ขบใช (seikaku na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉcis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ preciso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •ํ™•ํ•œ (jeonghwakan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™esnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ presnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็กฎ็š„ (jฤซngquรจ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรกkvรฆmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐา›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™qiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ preciso

Etymology

The word 'precise' originated from the Latin word 'praecisus', which means cut off or brief. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of precision has always been valued in various fields, from science and mathematics to art and language. Being precise implies a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, qualities that are essential for achieving excellence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,254, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.