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precise

pre·cise
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pri-sahys]
    • /prɪˈsaɪs/
    • /prɪˈsaɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-sahys]
    • /prɪˈsaɪs/

Definitions of precise word

  • adjective precise definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions. 1
  • adjective precise being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount. 1
  • adjective precise being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted. 1
  • adjective precise definite or exact in statement, as a person. 1
  • adjective precise exact in measuring, recording, etc.: a precise instrument. 1
  • adjective precise excessively or rigidly particular: precise observance of regulations; precise grooming. 1

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Origin of precise

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin praecīsus curtailed, brief, orig. past participle of praecīdere to cut off, cut short, equivalent to prae- pre- + -cīsus, combining form of caesus, past participle of caedere to cut

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Parts of speech for Precise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

precise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

precise usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for precise

adj precise

  • particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
  • actual — You use actual to emphasize that you are referring to something real or genuine.
  • decisive — If a fact, action, or event is decisive, it makes it certain that there will be a particular result.
  • definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
  • specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.

Antonyms for precise

adj precise

  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
  • inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
  • ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
  • vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.

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