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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
The music is delicate, mournful, and precise, each track suspended in the air like a held breath.
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Badminton is a game that requires quick footwork, fast reactions, and precise hand-eye coordination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
There’s too much care in the series, from its gorgeously warm natural lighting to its precise editing, for any of this to feel slapdash.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2025
The portrait Crews draws of life there is at once dreamlike and implausibly precise.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Badminton is a game that requires quick footwork, fast reactions, and precise hand-eye coordination.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
There’s too much care in the series, from its gorgeously warm natural lighting to its precise editing, for any of this to feel slapdash.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2025
The portrait Crews draws of life there is at once dreamlike and implausibly precise.
—Charlie Lee, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Bottom line: Even when data show that generative AI is more accurate, patients still want to talk with a human when facing complex or life-threatening decisions.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the vast expansion in the number of sensors, the insurance institute’s testing found, the male THOR dummy was less accurate than the current Hybrid dummies, which also had limitations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Sign into your Spectrum account to find the correct mailing address for your area.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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The exact dates for the wedding have not been revealed, though Luca Zuin, spokesperson for themayor of Venice, told CNN this week it will be held from June 24-26.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Beyond all of the twists and many, many, many turns that kept viewers tuned in every Tuesday night, the core of the show was about true female friendship and the loyalty that comes with that, no matter what.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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But while the South gets most of the spotlight, the true magic lies further away.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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By pinpointing specific areas where AI can make a quick impact, like root cause analysis, predictive maintenance or knowledge management, the value can be immediate while keeping the enterprise rollout manageable.—
Andreas Eschbach,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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For this reason, when describing the chirality of massive particles, physicists often refer to the mathematical description of the particle’s quantum properties.—
Zack Savitsky,
Wired News,
22 June 2025
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The piece is sweeping and exploratory, but with a persistent mathematical undercurrent—qualities that should maybe be oxymoronic working in tandem.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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The borrower acknowledges that the borrower is capable of using the pans in a safe and proper manner.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Talk to your provider about your symptoms and health history to determine if Botox is the proper treatment for you.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 June 2025
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The journeys, known as Original Voyages, have numerous and varied shore excursions allowing travelers a chance to explore authentic Norway at a relaxed pace, with flexible itineraries and approachable pricing.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The authentic arcade controls are durable and comfortable for intense sessions.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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