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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
With precise temperature controls and a cord-free base, this Oxo kettle makes a foolproof pot possible.
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Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Though the precise number of people with GSM is unknown, it’s estimated that approximately 27% to 84% of postmenopausal women experience symptoms associated with the condition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 1 May 2025
This complete set works on all stovetops, including induction, has an aluminum core for even heat distribution and precise cooking capabilities, and is oven- and dishwasher-safe and backed by a lifetime warranty.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The most selective institutions sometimes take a more cautious approach to deferrals, particularly when managing precise class sizes or specialized programs.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Though the precise number of people with GSM is unknown, it’s estimated that approximately 27% to 84% of postmenopausal women experience symptoms associated with the condition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 1 May 2025
This complete set works on all stovetops, including induction, has an aluminum core for even heat distribution and precise cooking capabilities, and is oven- and dishwasher-safe and backed by a lifetime warranty.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
The most selective institutions sometimes take a more cautious approach to deferrals, particularly when managing precise class sizes or specialized programs.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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My life was just 93 more respondents away from being cosmically deemed correct!—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The directionally correct, if poorly executed: DOGE, gang deportations, the ...—
NR Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.—
Vivian Gornick,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2025
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Shop her exact pair right now at Nordstrom for under $100.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Passengers should consider paying extra for seat assignments on long flights, when traveling with companions, or if a specific seat type is essential for comfort.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Insofar as the Trump campaign had any specific policy planks, indiscriminate tariffs were foremost among them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Even if Leverkusen beats Freiburg, a win or draw against Gladbach will also provide mathematical certainty next week.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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One, barring a mathematical miracle, would be Plymouth Argyle but relegation anxieties had remained with five other clubs all the way to the finish line.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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By the later seasons, the familiar of the house Guillermo (played by the delightful Harvey Guillén) gives us a proper Gay Storyline™ that will really tear your heartstrings.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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The short version is: With proper seasoning, carbon steel is essentially nonstick.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Every other part of the series is authentic, heartfelt and hilarious, too.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The most popular genre show at the moment is HBO’s The Last of Us, which takes a pulpy idea — zombie apocalypse — and creates a world so authentic that a likable character agonizingly dies nearly every week.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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