Precise

/prɪˈsaɪs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

The scientist provided precise measurements for her experiment.

clearly expressed and detailed.

She gave a precise explanation of the complex theory.

exact in nature, meaning, or measurements.

We need to know the precise location of the event.

free from ambiguity; unequivocal.

His precise answer left no room for misunderstanding.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'praecisus', past participle of 'caedere' meaning 'to cut off'.

precise moment

An exact time or point in time.

precise language

Language that is clear and exact, avoiding ambiguity.

in precise terms

Expressing something in exact and specific language.

precision

The quality of being precise; exactness.

precisely

In a precise manner; exactly.

Spot on

That prediction was spot on; you were precisely right.

Dead on

Your answer is dead on; it's exactly what I was thinking.