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precise

The word “precise” has 2 syllables: pre-cise

It's pronounced as /prɪˈsaɪs/

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In the thesaurus, “precise” has 85 synonyms and 47 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for precise along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for precise

Antonyms for precise

Meanings of precise

  • verb
    1. (NNES or European Union documents) To make or render precise; to specify.
  • adjective
    1. Exact, accurate.
    2. (of experimental results) consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).
    3. Adhering too much to rules; prim or punctilious.

Example Sentences

  • The engineer provided precise measurements for the construction.
  • She gave a precise description of the suspect.
  • The clock shows the precise time down to the second.
  • His instructions were clear and precise.
  • Scientists need precise data for accurate analysis.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to precise, such as: accurate, approximate, authentic, authoritative, bang on, bona fide, careful.

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