99 Synonyms & Antonyms For PRECISE

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Definitions precise [pri-sahys] / prɪˈsaɪs / ADJECTIVE exact, accurate Synonyms STRONGEST accurate actual clear-cut correct decisive definite exact explicit literal narrow particular proper rigid rigorous specific strict WEAK absolute categorical circumscribed determinate express fixed individual limited nice on the button on the money on the nose on-target restricted right stringent unequivocal very well-defined Antonyms STRONGEST ambiguous flexible general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient loose obscure tolerant uncertain unsuitable vague yielding WEAK careless false negligent questionable slipshod ADJECTIVE meticulous, fastidious Synonyms STRONGEST careful detail-oriented exact formal particular rigid scrupulous strict WEAK ceremonious choosy finicky fussy genteel inflexible nice persnickety picky priggish prim prissy punctilious stickling stiff stuffy uncompromising Antonyms STRONGEST careless easygoing flexible imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact lenient tolerant uncareful unscrupulous yielding WEAK ambiguous loose negligent questionable slipshod

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I was immediately besotted by the band’s hookiness, the way their songs felt both precise and slightly feral.

From Salon

Tracking has gotten more precise, which partly explains why workers are showing up more often, says Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, who studies hybrid work.

From The Wall Street Journal

When those precise systems break down, however, cells may fall back on a less reliable emergency option.

From Science Daily

A new study published in Nature reports the most precise direct search so far for sterile neutrinos.

From Science Daily

Currently, these precise frequency shifts are produced using large, table-top devices that require substantial microwave power.

From Science Daily

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absolute all right analytic/analytical analytical blow-by-blow careful ceremonious certain clear-cut clear clearest clearer conclusive concrete controlled correct cut-and-dried dead-on definitive definite definite delicate detail-oriented detailed elaborate errorless exacting exact explicit exquisite factual faithful fine finite fixed formal formal genuine graphic impeccable level limited methodical meticulous more analytical more analytical more analytic more careful more concrete more certain more correct more detailed more elaborate more limited more formal more formal more obvious more methodical more orderly more readable more proper more proper more regular more specific more rigorous most certain most correct most analytic most analytical most analytical most methodical most obvious most punctual narrower narrow neat neat neater neater neatest neatest obvious official old-maidish one onest on the nose orderly ordered particular perfect photographic prim prompter prompt proper proper prudish punctilious punctual readable refined regular rigorous scientific scrupulous sensitive short sound specific specify specifies strict strictest stricter subtle susceptive systematic tasteful terse trig truest true truer truthful veridical very well-defined

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