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precise adj.
correct, without error adj.

ADJECTIVE

precise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic careful correct definite detailed exact factual meticulous proper rigorous scientific skillful solid specific strict systematic true

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close concrete defined deft discriminating discriminative distinct explicit faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical on the button on the money on the nose particular punctilious punctual regular right rigid scrupulous severe sharp ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious

Antonyms

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careless counterfeit easy-going false general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient uncareful uncertain undetailed unreal unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy vague

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doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable untruthful wrong

ADJECTIVE

correct, without error

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic authoritative conclusive definite definitive exact factual perfect strict true truthful valid

WEAK

absolute actual certain errorless faultless final flawless genuine infallible irrefutable official right straight undeniable undisputed unimpeachable unquestionable unrefuted veracious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit dishonest false imprecise inaccurate incomplete inconclusive incorrect indefinite inexact invalid uncertain unreal unreliable untruthful wrong

WEAK

careless doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable vague

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more accurate

The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is the personal consumption expenditures price index, which is considered more accurate than the better-known consumer-price index.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

The massive computing power could make it easier to monitor the impacts of climate change over time and make more accurate predictions going forward.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

But insurers and safety advocates argue it’s a more accurate way to determine how likely motorists are to get into a collision — and a method to encourage better driving.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

By contrast, quotes from subject matter experts, particularly university professors, were generally far more accurate.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

After two years of trundling and triangulating his way across France, in 1669 he announced a more accurate measure of 110.46 kilometers for one degree of arc.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson