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precise

pre·cise

UK/pɹɪˈsaɪs/ US/priˈsaɪs/ fairly common

adjective

1.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

  • “a precise mind”
  • “specified a precise amount”
  • “arrived at the precise moment”
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2.

(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct

  • “a precise image”
  • “a precise measurement”
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Origin

From Middle French précis, from Latin praecīsus, perfect passive participle of praecīdere, from prae- (“before, in front”) + caedere (“cut; strike”), cognate with hit. Related to incise. Doublet of précis.

Phrases

  • to be precise

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