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.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin 'praecisus', past participle of 'caedere' meaning 'to cut off'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Slang Meanings
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.