English · Science & Technology
precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/
[/prɪˈsaɪs/]
exact and clear
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Precise means exact, clear, and without vagueness. A precise answer gives the right level of detail.
Example
Give a precise definition of the term.
Give a precise definition of the term.
Etymology
From Latin 'praecisus' meaning cut short.
How & Where It’s Used
Valued in scientific and academic writing for exactness.