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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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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the final result will be determined by the preciseness of the measurements
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Recent Examples of precise
Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
First, although the current in the ion gauge is proportional to the pressure in the chamber, that proportionality constant depends on a lot of fine details, such as the precise geometry of the filament and the grid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
His precise motive remains unclear.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Paired with the open source screen reader Orca, which acts as a graphical user interface, the MasterCraft engineers get precise feedback throughout the process.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
When applying the dye, use a color brush to get more professional, precise results.
—Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
First, although the current in the ion gauge is proportional to the pressure in the chamber, that proportionality constant depends on a lot of fine details, such as the precise geometry of the filament and the grid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Sep. 2025
His precise motive remains unclear.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Paired with the open source screen reader Orca, which acts as a graphical user interface, the MasterCraft engineers get precise feedback throughout the process.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Though Collier crashed to the court after the collision, the National Basketball Referees Association posted a highlight of the play on social media explaining why officials were correct not to blow the whistle.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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How much glue should there be between the whole thing to get the balance correct?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs rather quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The exact process for screening adults for autism is still being developed.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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This time, the Cougars feature a true freshman at QB in Bear Bachmeier, who has looked sharp throwing for 518 yards and four TDs as BYU breezed through non-conference play.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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These real estate pros know what’s actually happening in a specific neighborhood can affect a home’s price, including microtrends that may not be reflected in the broader data.—
Mary Beth Eastman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, others confirmed the stream was working for them, suggesting the issue may be regional or device-specific.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The slit details in the pencil skirts, sleek coats and color block knits and the mille-feuille dresses tapped into the codes of Jil Sander with great accuracy.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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To begin with, dissidents in the post-Stalin era, in contrast to their pre-revolutionary predecessors, emerged predominantly from scientific, mathematical, and technical fields.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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And this is almost a reaction, almost blowing up the previous film [Conclave] that was architectural and mathematical and very precise and orderly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additional resources for homeless children and youth Phoenix Union launched a district resource center after Tercero learned some students weren’t attending class due to a lack of proper clothing.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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