Definitions

precise

[pri-sahys] / prɪˈsaɪs /

ADJECTIVE

exact, accurate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate actual clear-cut correct decisive definite exact explicit literal narrow particular proper rigid rigorous specific strict

WEAK

absolute categorical circumscribed determinate express fixed individual limited nice on the button on the money on the nose on-target restricted right stringent unequivocal very well-defined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous flexible general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient loose obscure tolerant uncertain unsuitable vague yielding

WEAK

careless false negligent questionable slipshod

ADJECTIVE

meticulous, fastidious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careful detail-oriented exact formal particular rigid scrupulous strict

WEAK

ceremonious choosy finicky fussy genteel inflexible nice persnickety picky priggish prim prissy punctilious stickling stiff stuffy uncompromising

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless easygoing flexible imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact lenient tolerant uncareful unscrupulous yielding

WEAK

ambiguous loose negligent questionable slipshod

Example Sentences

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They tracked the precise moments when each planet crossed in front of its star, events called transits.

From Science Daily

Measure your bag and check the airline's website for precise limits.

From BBC

Syndicated episodes of “Martha Stewart Living” upheld the attainability of elegance and the value of precise execution, appealing to my inner overachiever.

From Salon

But the precise nature of the spear and the carcass are never directly investigated, and a surprising number of pages go by in which they are barely mentioned.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Or just the one who gets it wrong? It’s important to be precise about these things, I think.”

From Literature

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