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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
For devices like electronic sensors, where these crystals need to be extremely precise and uniform, this process can pose a significant challenge.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nimble, precise Japanese knives have become incredibly popular, and new American bladesmiths have seemingly popped up everywhere.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The precise value of these dealings does not have to be reported.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Up first was a dose of ketamine encapsulated in nanoparticles for precise delivery, with a sugar solution (containing 5% sucrose, to be precise) to stabilize the drug.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nimble, precise Japanese knives have become incredibly popular, and new American bladesmiths have seemingly popped up everywhere.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The precise value of these dealings does not have to be reported.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Up first was a dose of ketamine encapsulated in nanoparticles for precise delivery, with a sugar solution (containing 5% sucrose, to be precise) to stabilize the drug.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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A little over half of the participants projected Houston’s offensive efficiency to be in the middle third of the league, which seems like an accurate prediction.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Trump and his appointees have loudly asserted that their vision for science in America is the correct one, representing truth rather than politics.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Without additional information, astronomers can't determine which of these possibilities is correct.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) Services Using MCP can help provide agents with the exact entitlements for each requestor, enabling precise enforcement of data boundaries.—
Ganesh Kirti,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The goal is to get a multi-year agreement on the next production contract, but the exact length is yet to be determined.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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If that’s true, then there’s no stopping Trump from federalizing the National Guard in all fifty states.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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The move immediately drew criticism that Trump was using the muscle of the US government to target a political foe, though the specific basis for the searches was not clear.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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What Algorithmic Pricing Is Algorithmic pricing, at its core, leverages sophisticated mathematical models and real-time data to set and adjust prices.—
Uttam Kumar,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Written by David Auburn, the Chicago-set drama about a father and daughter united by mathematical genius and mental illness previously ran on Broadway from October 2000 to January 2003.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Aug. 2025
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The suit claims the school failed to provide proper protective equipment and training to Wei.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Blackwood recently went to a hardware store where an employee had become known for her ability to mix a proper Carolina blue, and bought new paint.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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These doors hold symbols of peace and love, giving the spa an authentic touch.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Winkelmann, an industry veteran, opened up about the tariff impact on Lamborghini sales, why the auto community is shunning EVs and how the brand is staying authentic to customers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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