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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
Oz’s net worth is between $98 million and $332 million, according to an analysis of the disclosure, which lists asset values in ranges but does not give precise dollar figures.
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Amanda Seitz and Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Its sponge applicator offers precise application and dispenses color evenly without streaking or over-saturating strands.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
This shift enables precise environmental performance assessment and aligns with global decarbonization objectives.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
In their place, salvos of drones and missiles fire precise strikes on their targets, which are often a great distance from the bomb’s operator or launch pad.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Amanda Seitz and Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Its sponge applicator offers precise application and dispenses color evenly without streaking or over-saturating strands.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
This shift enables precise environmental performance assessment and aligns with global decarbonization objectives.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
In their place, salvos of drones and missiles fire precise strikes on their targets, which are often a great distance from the bomb’s operator or launch pad.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Villa’s left-back then tries to find Watkins, but his cross isn’t accurate.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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After her mother’s death, Sevilla-Bazan struggled to get an accurate sense from Bishop or his followers of what exactly happened.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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If polling is correct, the tiny Die Linke party, on the far left, seems likely to make it.—
Christopher F. Schuetze,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Ferguson’s instincts were correct, for the first hour at least.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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This exact Rolex was the gift from our WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the petition, St. Clair said New York is the home state of the child, who goes by R.S.C. The author, 26, alleges in the petition that Musk is the father of the boy, who was born in September 2024 (the exact date has been redacted in the filing).—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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First, throughout the world women outperform men in educational settings, outnumbering in the vast majority of academic degrees (including MBAs) and outscoring them on standardized assessments and GPA (same is true for primary and secondary school).—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some may worry that setting back your thermostats could end up costing more money, based on the common misconception that furnaces work harder to warm a space back up — but experts say that’s not true.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some concern over Tesla involves the company’s performance, while others are specific to Musk, who is spending much of his time in Washington D.C Consumers are also growing worried about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the economy.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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These ratings don't break down precisely when people are tuning in or specific listener demographics.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Starting Next Week The bonding curve represents the mathematical heart of Pump.fun’s trading system.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The show follows Edward Brooks (Leo Woodall), a mathematical postdoc at Britain’s second-oldest university.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump, in his interview with Fox News, sees states like Iowa, Indiana and New Hampshire, among others, taking the proper approaches in education.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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Owens says this is essential to a child's proper development.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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The integrity of our legal system depends on accurate information and authentic legal authority.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Diners rave about its tacos, homemade salsa, and famous margaritas, and its burritos, while not entirely authentic, are unforgettable.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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