Definition of PRECISE

precise

Meanings

Adjective

  • sharply exact or accurate or delimited
    • "a precise mind"
    • "specified a precise amount"
    • "arrived at the precise moment"

Adjective Satellite

  • (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct
    • "a precise image"
    • "a precise measurement"

Adj

  • Both exact and accurate.
  • Consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).
  • Adhering too much to rules; prim or punctilious.

Verb

  • To make or render precise; to specify.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French précis, from Latin praecisus, perfect passive participle of praecīdere, from prae- (“before, in front”) + caedere (“cut; strike”), cognate with English hit. Related to English incise. Doublet of précis.

Synonyms

accurate, exact

Scrabble Score: 11

precise is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
precise is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
precise is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

precise is a valid Words With Friends word