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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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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
Researchers think this is because walking is a highly dynamic behaviour that requires precise timing across both sides of the body.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
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Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For nearly 264 years, the precise location of the battlefield Washington found himself in during the French and Indian War remained a mystery.
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Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Yet that was the precise reaction when Akai unveiled the MPC Sample.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
Financial markets depend on precise timing to synchronize transactions.
—
Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For nearly 264 years, the precise location of the battlefield Washington found himself in during the French and Indian War remained a mystery.
—
Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Yet that was the precise reaction when Akai unveiled the MPC Sample.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for precise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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The respondent, the lower court winner, argues that the lower court decision was correct and should be affirmed.
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Trump is correct that retail gas prices have been slow to come down.
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Tellingly, the exterior of Flod’s home studio is Pinky’s exact shade of pink.
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The ingredient that keeps the time in check is actually the chicken—cutlets, to be exact.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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Even though the film had no specific political focus.
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The specific programs targeted by the EPA regulate emissions from vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, and generators.
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The same mathematical approach underpins platforms such as Instagram, a wet market for faces, on which users self-brand and sell themselves—and on which the most successful products are those which top the algorithmic charts.
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The musical metaphor is particularly apt because gravitational waves oscillate much like sound waves, allowing researchers to analyze them with many of the same mathematical tools.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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His authentic character and fearlessness in the face of adversity will live on forever through this distinguished award.
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This authentic modeling is crucial for daughters to develop a healthy body image and break cycles of self-criticism.
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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