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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a machine which takes very precise measurements of brain tumors
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
gave very precise answers to the members of the investigative committee
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
gave him the precise amount that he owed him
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as in true
following an original exactly
a precise translation of the original Greek
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
at that precise moment the lights went out
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Recent Examples of precise
Out is as technically precise a rap album has been released in recent memory, and eschews obvious pop-baiting hits for pure raps.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The precise impact the flight cancellations will have on overall air travel is unclear.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
While the precise terms of our settlement will remain confidential, CBS will remain the exclusive domestic distributor of the shows in syndication and continue to deliver the shows through the 2027/2028 season.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
The precise impact the flight cancellations will have on overall air travel is unclear.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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World’s most advanced quantum clocks Quantum clocks provide very accurate timekeeping.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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November 04, 2025 When Wikipedia was founded in 2001, the idea that people around the world could come together to create an accurate online encyclopedia covering virtually any topic seemed far-fetched.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And the second season is set to be based on the prequel novel, correct?—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Instead of automatically filling the detergent measuring cup to the brim and adding it to your load of laundry, consult our guide to using the correct dose of detergent every time.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Kroger asking customers for exact change Though legally able to do so, Kroger so far is not refusing pennies or cash payments.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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While the exact names differ by brand, most follow a similar pattern.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The work, led by Professor Zijian Li, confirms that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation significantly reduces the electrostatic interaction between Zn2+ and the [VOn] layer, improves the specific capacity and cycling stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The limits of logic To test whether this informational foundation could be simulated, the team relied on mathematical principles, including Gödel’s incompleteness theorem.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s no mathematical proof of that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Through her book, coaching programs, and authentic voice, Keisha Leilani empowers women to embrace their confidence and express themselves fully.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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To embody the Like a Rolling Stone singer, the actor trained extensively, including five years of preparation, to learn to sing as well as play guitar and harmonica, and to work with dialect and movement coaches to make his performance feel authentic.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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