precise

adjective
UK: /prɪˈsaɪs/
US: /prɪˈsaɪs/

  1. Exact and accurate; not general.

    1. Give me a precise number, not a guess, to get precise result.
    2. Scientists need precise instruments to conduct accurate experiments and make precise analysis.

  2. Careful and exact.

    1. She is precise in her work, so you can trust her precise decision.
    2. He gave precise instructions, ensuring everyone understood their tasks and providing precise vision.

Synonyms

exact accurate definite specific
precise verb

  1. To express something carefully and exactly.

    1. Can you precise your meaning? It's hard to precise details, I think.
    2. The contract precisely defines the responsibilities of each party to precise all aspects.
precise adverb

  1. Exactly.

    1. I don't know precise when it happened.
    2. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. precise, please don't be late and be precise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precise" in English means: Exact and accurate; not general., Careful and exact..

The phonetic transcription of "precise" is /prɪˈsaɪs/ in British English and /prɪˈsaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precise": exact, accurate, definite, specific.

Example usage of "precise": "Give me a precise number, not a guess, to get precise result.". More examples on the page.