Precising: meaning, definitions and examples

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precising

 

[ prɪˈsaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

clarification process

Precising refers to the act of making something more precise or exact. This process often involves refining details, clarifying ambiguity, or specifying information to enhance understanding. In various fields such as logic, mathematics, or communication, precising is essential for eliminating misunderstandings and ensuring that the intended meaning is conveyed clearly. It is commonly used to denote the transition from vague or general statements to more focused and detailed explanations.

Synonyms

clarifying, refining, specifying

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is precising the lesson objectives.
  • The author is precising the main arguments of the paper.
  • In the meeting, we spent time precising our project goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "precising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precisando

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट करना

🇩🇪 präzisieren

🇮🇩 memperjelas

🇺🇦 уточнення

🇵🇱 precyzowanie

🇯🇵 明確化する

🇫🇷 préciser

🇪🇸 precisar

🇹🇷 kesinleştirmek

🇰🇷 구체화하다

🇸🇦 تحديد

🇨🇿 upřesnění

🇸🇰 upresnenie

🇨🇳 明确

🇸🇮 natančno

🇮🇸 skýringu

🇰🇿 анықтау

🇬🇪 დაზუსტება

🇦🇿 dəqiqləşdirmək

🇲🇽 precisar

Etymology

The term 'precising' originates from the verb 'precise,' which comes from the Latin root 'praecisus,' meaning 'cut off' or 'divided,' indicating the action of making something sharp, clear, or defined. The word evolved in English to emphasize the aspect of clarity and specificity. Its usage in the context of precision can be traced back to the early modern period as both science and communication began to place greater emphasis on the importance of accuracy. Over time, as disciplines such as philosophy and mathematics developed more formal methods of argumentation and reasoning, the concept of 'precising' became crucial to ensure that all participants shared a common understanding of terms and concepts being discussed. Today, 'precising' plays a significant role in academic writing, legal language, and any discourse where clarity is essential.