precise

[pri-sahys] / prɪˈsaɪs /

ADJECTIVE

exact, accurate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate actual clear-cut correct decisive definite exact explicit literal narrow particular proper rigid rigorous specific strict

WEAK

absolute categorical circumscribed determinate express fixed individual limited nice on the button on the money on the nose on-target restricted right stringent unequivocal very well-defined

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous flexible general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient loose obscure tolerant uncertain unsuitable vague yielding

WEAK

careless false negligent questionable slipshod

ADJECTIVE

meticulous, fastidious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careful detail-oriented exact formal particular rigid scrupulous strict

WEAK

ceremonious choosy finicky fussy genteel inflexible nice persnickety picky priggish prim prissy punctilious stickling stiff stuffy uncompromising

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless easygoing flexible imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact lenient tolerant uncareful unscrupulous yielding

WEAK

ambiguous loose negligent questionable slipshod

Example Sentences

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Though a precise accounting hasn’t yet emerged, Minneapolis and St. Paul have estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wages and business revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

This added movement makes it harder to maintain the precise pattern needed to communicate accurate directions.

From Science Daily

There is a general location but the precise details are yet to be agreed.

From BBC

"Superficially, he's easy going and diplomatic, but he has a precise, analytical, efficient mind. He's good at seeing the big picture in any situation and how to get things done".

From BBC

“The strike was carried out in a precise manner to mitigate harm to civilians imprisoned within the prison to the greatest extent possible,” the IDF said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

precise

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