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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a machine which takes very precise measurements of brain tumors
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2
as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
gave very precise answers to the members of the investigative committee
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
gave him the precise amount that he owed him
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as in true
following an original exactly
a precise translation of the original Greek
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
at that precise moment the lights went out
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Recent Examples of precise
The event was a key step in communicating their precise vision for all aspects of the home, showing off their capabilities in designing furniture and pulling off 360-degree interior projects from the wall panelings to the lighting and even electric switches.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Because stragglers from other broods could emerge, a 100% precise map is nearly impossible.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The United head coach repeatedly mentions how his side needs greater physicality to cope with the Premier League’s top teams; his squad lacks the tough tacklers, hard runners and precise passers that made Sporting CP an exciting watch under him.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This bundle comes with a folio case and Lenovo's excellent Tab Pen Plus, with pressure and tilt detection for more precise control.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Because stragglers from other broods could emerge, a 100% precise map is nearly impossible.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The United head coach repeatedly mentions how his side needs greater physicality to cope with the Premier League’s top teams; his squad lacks the tough tacklers, hard runners and precise passers that made Sporting CP an exciting watch under him.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
This bundle comes with a folio case and Lenovo's excellent Tab Pen Plus, with pressure and tilt detection for more precise control.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If projections around the tariffs’ impact are correct, then getting some shopping done now could save you time and money later.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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By default, the projector will switch to the correct mode for input tagged as Filmmaker or IMAX, and adjust other settings to match.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The two parties had yet to reach an agreement on the exact language for the stipulation, and planned to continue discussions overnight and into a hearing Thursday.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The president revealed that the U.S. will place additional tariffs on specific countries, for example China, which have benefited from large trade surpluses with the U.S.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vancouver was cruising toward near-certain mathematical elimination and trailing the Dallas Stars 3-0 to open the third period.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Building Effective Objective Functions Creating useful objective functions requires combining business expertise with mathematical rigor.—
Pieter Van Schalkwyk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The government insisted the nonprofits didn't have standing to bring this case on behalf of the employees because the employees themselves needed go through the proper, yet limited, channels to challenge their firings, with each employee fighting his or her own battle.—
Christina Gatti,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
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All my Social Security user logins are again able to connect and view the proper benefit information.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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My only rule is that surprises need to be authentic and challenge our characters.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The chemistry between the cast is expected to feel effortlessly authentic, as Kardashian and Anthony share a long-standing real-life friendship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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