precise

precise is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prɪˈsaɪs/

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• Hyphenation: pre‧cise

Adjective

Positive precise

Comparative more precise

Superlative most precise

1. If something is precise it is correct and exact.
   • Synonym: accurate

   Young children are often unable to give a precise definition for words they know very well.

   The precise nature of the tax changes has not been decided.

2. If someone is precise they always act and speak very carefully.

Related words

• precisely
• precision