Precisest: meaning, definitions and examples
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precisest
[ prɪˈsaɪsɪst ]
degree of accuracy
The term 'precisest' is the superlative form of 'precise'. It refers to something that is exact, accurate, and free from vagueness or ambiguity. When used in a sentence, it emphasizes the highest level of precision among other comparisons. This term is often used in scientific, mathematical, and technical contexts where exact measurements and details are critical. For instance, in experiments or calculations, identifying the 'precisest' method or result is essential for valid outcomes.
Synonyms
most accurate, most exact, strictest.
Examples of usage
- The scientist provided the precisest measurement for the experiment.
- Her instructions were the precisest among all given options.
- This tool guarantees the precisest cuts and results.
Translations
Translations of the word "precisest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais preciso
🇮🇳 सबसे सटीक
🇩🇪 am genauesten
🇮🇩 paling tepat
🇺🇦 найточніший
🇵🇱 najdokładniejszy
🇯🇵 最も正確な
🇫🇷 le plus précis
🇪🇸 el más preciso
🇹🇷 en hassas
🇰🇷 가장 정확한
🇸🇦 الأكثر دقة
🇨🇿 nejpřesnější
🇸🇰 najpresnejší
🇨🇳 最精确的
🇸🇮 najbolj natančen
🇮🇸 nákvæmasti
🇰🇿 ең дәл
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ზუსტი
🇦🇿 ən dəqiq
🇲🇽 el más preciso
Etymology
The word 'precise' originates from the Latin word 'praecisus', which means 'cut off, cut short'. This Latin term stems from 'caedere', which means 'to cut'. Over time, the word evolved in the English language to describe something that is distinctly defined and sharply defined. The superlative 'precisest' developed as a way to compare levels of clarity and accuracy, suggesting that whatever is being described is not just precise but the most precise compared to others in context. Such evolution reflects the increasing importance placed on accuracy, particularly in scientific discourse, technical descriptions, and various fields of academia.