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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
This includes your heart muscle, which relies on precise contractions to pump blood effectively throughout your body.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
With the use of additional biomarkers and prostate MRI, the diagnosis of men with prostate cancer is more precise and avoids the detection of low-risk indolent prostate cancer and rather focuses on the early detection and effective treatment of more clinically risky prostate cancer.
—Franklin D Gaylis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
The attached Tab Pen Plus is great for precise input, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor keeps up with most tasks.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The fear is staffing and budget cuts will damage the system built over the past 75 years, leading to less precise weather information, including the 5-day and 7-day forecasts, impacting preparedness for severe weather, Fahy said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
With the use of additional biomarkers and prostate MRI, the diagnosis of men with prostate cancer is more precise and avoids the detection of low-risk indolent prostate cancer and rather focuses on the early detection and effective treatment of more clinically risky prostate cancer.
—Franklin D Gaylis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
The attached Tab Pen Plus is great for precise input, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor keeps up with most tasks.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025
The fear is staffing and budget cuts will damage the system built over the past 75 years, leading to less precise weather information, including the 5-day and 7-day forecasts, impacting preparedness for severe weather, Fahy said.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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That included two — Matt G. and Gaurav A. — who only had Carolina left on their entry, meaning they were guaranteed a correct answer.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In the Notify field, verify that your email address is correct.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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To boost your chances of reaching a real person’s desk, use the exact job title and key phrases from the job description in your application, and be sure to quantify every achievement with actual data.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The new owner’s exact plans for the site are still being hashed out, but the group has created a map with a main street that travels the length of the property and is surrounded by 13 different blocks, most about an acre in size.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The young man is at a crossroads between pursuing shallow, glitzy easy money, or being true to his emotional and artistic muses.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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For each position, highlight specific wins and impact.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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For celebrities this week, the latest in hair, makeup, and nails were exalted through specific colors, styles, and of course, the agreement on what’s in this season.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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In this model, miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles, and the first to succeed earns the right to add the next block to the chain.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While quantum theory seems to allow it, physicists have had difficulty finding a mathematical description of a paraparticle that works.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Yes, native plants are definitely authentic, and great for supporting our birds and pollinators, but their magic can be subtle in a landscape, one that takes time to appreciate.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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When computers can simulate empathy, generate personalized romantic messages, or even create convincing virtual partners, what happens to the authentic vulnerability that genuine intimacy requires?—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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