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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They used mouse stem cells, which are ideal for precise genetic editing and closely mirror how β-catenin signaling works in humans.

From Science Daily

And his precise route running helps him stay that way even though he’s not the fastest guy on the field.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This large rocket engine will slow down the ISS, and enable it to have a precise re-entry over the Pacific Ocean, far from land, people or any other potential hazards," Horack explained.

From Barron's

He was known for regularly ambling by and commandeering these tour groups to show off whatever latest project he had going or demonstrate the precise and persnickety method he’d perfected for planting a tree.

From The Wall Street Journal

It sends acoustic waves through the skull and concentrates them on a precise target, sometimes only a few millimeters wide.

From Science Daily

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

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