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.

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.