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.

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.

Related Words

precision
The quality of being precise; exactness.
precisely
In a precise manner; exactly.

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.