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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
Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
While imperceptible to humans, these millisecond variations can impact atomic clocks and systems reliant on precise timekeeping.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The union did not give precise results in Sunday’s votes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Kitchen measuring tools aren't as precise and can lead to taking too much or too little.2
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—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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These characteristics led them to conclude that mathematics and science demonstrated God’s precise handiwork.
—Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
While imperceptible to humans, these millisecond variations can impact atomic clocks and systems reliant on precise timekeeping.
—James Powel, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
The union did not give precise results in Sunday’s votes.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Kitchen measuring tools aren't as precise and can lead to taking too much or too little.2
2.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
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Beyond complying with regulations, embedding traceability and life cycle data directly into products can enable leaders in the tech industry to drive smarter product development, more accurate forecasting and stronger supply chain and inventory management.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The fact it was removed is a sign this was a mistake on GitHub’s part, and suggests the information is accurate.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shocking sensory intakes aside, the sober reality is that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, no matter how morbid and macabre, were strategically and morally correct.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Not every application of generative AI is so black and white, where humans with the right expertise can determine whether the results are correct or incorrect.—
Emily Riehl,
Scientific American,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rugged Flex Relaxed Fit Denim Bib Overalls While Jennifer Garner’s exact Carhartt overalls aren’t on sale, this relaxed denim alternative is and offers a similar fit.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Although the shape of the McDonald’s fry wasn’t the exact goal, there’s something about the world’s most famous fry that strikes a chord with Americans.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While some characters like Connie and Bobby literally grow, true to the show’s comedic approach, King of the Hill’s return underscores how whether in real or animated life, some people never change.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Gilded Age has been a true word-of-mouth phenomenon.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many types of delusional disorders involve specific claims or contentions.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, there have been some signs of recovery, with a focus on specific sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, in a report evaluating last winter's forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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OpenAI published data showing higher accuracy from GPT-5 in answering PhD-level science questions and handling coding tasks.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Yes, TikTok’s mind-reading algorithm is, at its mathematical core, nearly identical to Facebook’s algorithm.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Palmieri tackled the boiling crescendo and eventual release of tension in salsa music with the methodology of a scientist — a mathematical equation that he was trained and disciplined to resolve.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Assuming that the administrative use of AI is done with proper security and rigor, most clients or patients won’t especially care that the therapist is using AI in that manner.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For example, some foundations have not been regularly reconciling their accounts and have made some expenditures without proper prior approval or supporting documentation, such as receipts or invoices, according to the audit.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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