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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
a machine which takes very precise measurements of brain tumors
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
gave very precise answers to the members of the investigative committee
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
gave him the precise amount that he owed him
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as in true
following an original exactly
a precise translation of the original Greek
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as in specific
of a particular or exact sort
at that precise moment the lights went out
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Recent Examples of precise
For devices like electronic sensors, where these crystals need to be extremely precise and uniform, this process can pose a significant challenge.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nimble, precise Japanese knives have become incredibly popular, and new American bladesmiths have seemingly popped up everywhere.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The precise value of these dealings does not have to be reported.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Up first was a dose of ketamine encapsulated in nanoparticles for precise delivery, with a sugar solution (containing 5% sucrose, to be precise) to stabilize the drug.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Nimble, precise Japanese knives have become incredibly popular, and new American bladesmiths have seemingly popped up everywhere.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The precise value of these dealings does not have to be reported.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Up first was a dose of ketamine encapsulated in nanoparticles for precise delivery, with a sugar solution (containing 5% sucrose, to be precise) to stabilize the drug.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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What follows is an overview of more accurate sources of knowledge about admission.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Trump and his appointees have loudly asserted that their vision for science in America is the correct one, representing truth rather than politics.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 Aug. 2025
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Without additional information, astronomers can't determine which of these possibilities is correct.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The goal is to get a multi-year agreement on the next production contract, but the exact length is yet to be determined.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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At large agencies, this field proved incredibly valuable to understanding the exact divisions where the losses took place.—
Pratheek Rebala,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the true star of the show was the custom ERL racquet bag.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But Gilliam’s attorneys argue judges have disagreed about whether the same is true for the combination of letters and numbers on personalized license plates.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Yet 19% to 20% of the residents in the Arizona suburbs that were analyzed reported occasional heavy alcohol use, with some of those results coming from county surveys rather than those tied to specific suburbs.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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What Algorithmic Pricing Is Algorithmic pricing, at its core, leverages sophisticated mathematical models and real-time data to set and adjust prices.—
Uttam Kumar,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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With the field for the Tour Championship cut to just 30 players, Scheffler has a higher mathematical chance of winning.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Building a proper football ecosystem benefits the wider Saudi aim of diversifying away from oil.—
Mavis Mook,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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Other character dimensions, like courage (e.g., tenacious, determined) and drive (results-oriented), help ensure proper focus.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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These doors hold symbols of peace and love, giving the spa an authentic touch.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Winkelmann, an industry veteran, opened up about the tariff impact on Lamborghini sales, why the auto community is shunning EVs and how the brand is staying authentic to customers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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