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precise

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise means: Exact and correct, with all the necessary details.

adjective

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Exact and correct, with all the necessary details.

  • Tell me the precise time.
  • We need more precise measurements.
  • Her instructions were clear and precise.

Similar words: exact, accurate

Opposites: imprecise, inaccurate

Common phrases: precise location, precise measurement, precise instructions

CAREFUL PERSONC1

Very careful about details in what you say or do.

  • She is very precise in her work.
  • He was precise about every detail.
  • Our teacher is a precise and patient speaker.

How to use it: precise about something (She is precise about dates and names.); precise in something (He is precise in his use of language.)

Similar words: meticulous, careful

Opposites: careless

Common phrases: precise in something, precise about something, precise speaker

Questions about precise

What does precise mean?

Exact and correct, with all the necessary details.

What is precise in other languages?

Türkçe: kesin · Español: preciso · Français: précis · Deutsch: präzise · Italiano: preciso · 日本語: 正確な

How do you pronounce precise?

It is pronounced /prɪˈsaɪs/.

How do you use precise in a sentence?

Tell me the precise time. We need more precise measurements.

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