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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In 1991, on 15 February to be precise, the first President George Bush made a speech that he probably regretted until the end of his days.

From BBC

The division of labor is precise: The U.S. focuses on the ballistic and drone threats to its regional bases and on the Iranian navy, which has mostly been destroyed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal texture here is precise: moist but not wet.

From Salon

Unlike classical physics, which predicts precise trajectories for everyday objects such as cricket balls or communications satellites, quantum theory can only predict the likelihood of where a particle might be observed.

From Science Daily

"There were no other vehicles involved -- only the bus. And that bus caught fire... we are currently trying to determine the precise reason why this happened," Papaux told reporters.

From Barron's

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

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