Definitions for precise
prɪˈsaɪspre·cise

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. preciseadjective

   sharply exact or accurate or delimited

   "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment"

2. accurate, exact, preciseadjective

   (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct

   "a precise image"; "a precise measurement"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. preciseadjective

   exact, accurate

2. preciseadjective

   Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PRECISEadjective

   Etymology: precis, Fr. præcisus, Lat.

   1. Exact; strict; nice; having strict and determinate limitations.

   Means more durable to preserve the laws of God from oblivion and corruption grew in use, not without precise direction from God himself. Richard Hooker, b. i.

   You’ll not bear a letter for me; you stand upon your honour; why, thou unconfinable baseness, it is as much as I can do to keep the term of mine honour precise. William Shakespeare.

   The state hath given you licence to stay on land six weeks, and let it not trouble you if your occasions ask farther time; for the law in this point is not precise. Francis Bacon.

   Let us descend from this top
   Of speculation; for the hour precise
   Exacts our parting. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. xiii.

   In human actions there are no degrees and precise natural limits described, but a latitude is indulged. Taylor.

   The reasonings must be precise, though the practice may admit of great latitude. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   The precise difference between a compound and collective idea is this, that a compound idea unites things of a different kind, but a collective, things of the same kind. Isaac Watts.

   2. Formal; sinical; solemnly and superstitiously exact.

   The raillery of the wits in king Charles the Second’s reign, upon every thing which they called precise, was carried to so great an extravagance, that it almost put all Christianity out of countenance. Addison.

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1. precise

   Precise refers to being exact, accurate, and careful about the details. It involves showing meticulousness, strictness, and a high level of accuracy in actions, thoughts, or descriptions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Preciseadjective

   having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality

2. Preciseadjective

   strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Precise

   prē-sīs′, adj. definite: exact: not vague: just of the right amount or measure: adhering too much to rule: excessively nice, punctilious, prim.—adv. Precise′ly.—ns. Precise′ness; Preci′sian, an over-precise person: a formalist: a puritan; Preci′sianism; Preci′sianist, Preci′sionist, a precisian; Preci′sion, quality of being precise: exactness: accuracy.—v.t. Preci′sionise, to make precise.—adj. Precī′sive, cutting off: pertaining to precision. [Fr. précis—L. præcisus, pa.p. of præcidĕre—præ, before, cædĕre, to cut.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. precise

   Exact and accurate.

   They received the precise amount of goods in their order and are grateful.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 1, 2020  

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PRECISE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Precise is ranked #92358 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Precise surname appeared 199 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Precise.
   
   86.4% or 172 total occurrences were White.
   8.5% or 17 total occurrences were Black.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'precise' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3358

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'precise' in Adjectives Frequency: #461

Anagrams for precise »

1. pierces

2. recipes

3. scripee

How to pronounce precise?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say precise in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of precise in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of precise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of precise in a Sentence

1. Lionel Trilling:

   Literature is the human activity that make the fullest and most precise account of variousness, possibility, complexity, and difficulty.

2. Defense Secretary Ash Carter:

   I think it's very hard to be very precise about these numbers.

3. Lime CEO Brad Bao:

   It was very emotionally heavy for me and for my leadership team, when we evaluate a business, we are not precise enough to measure like how big the team should be for the size of the business or what that means to the sustainability of a company.

4. Manjusha Kulkarni:

   It is critical that the Biden Administration understands that language matters. They need to use precise language in public statements about the investigation and the pandemic more broadly.

5. Andrew Womble:

   Brown's precise speed in attempting to flee and striking( a deputy) is uncertain. But that he drove recklessly and endangered the officers is not uncertain.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=precise
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Precise
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=precise
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precise
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=precise
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html