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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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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the final result will be determined by the preciseness of the measurements
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Recent Examples of precise
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
That those precise laws and agencies are now being systematically gutted should send us back to the streets.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
May For almost a decade, Four Horsemen has sustained a ferocious following for its precise and creative small plates, airy interior, and interesting natural wines.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But for most Californians, the precise extent of tsunami risk is less important than knowing hazard zones exist in the first place.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
That those precise laws and agencies are now being systematically gutted should send us back to the streets.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2025
Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
May For almost a decade, Four Horsemen has sustained a ferocious following for its precise and creative small plates, airy interior, and interesting natural wines.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precise
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These speculations proved accurate when, on the second night of WrestleMania 41, Lynch was revealed as the mystery partner of Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a tag team title match against the then-champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ars Technica: Your AI take is that neither the dystopian view of sentient AI or the utopian view is necessarily correct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roth was correct as the rain didn’t start for more than 90 minutes, which seemingly would have given the Royals and Rockies a chance to get a good chunk of the game played.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Taking the time to determine your exact financial situation and set goals can be an enlightening experience.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the exact species involved in the recent shark attack near Hadera has not been officially confirmed, dusky sharks are commonly found in the area, experts say.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The models are also trained to follow instructions more literally, which requires careful and specific prompting but allows for greater control over the output.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the president and his economic advisers stressed over the weekend that any reprieve would be temporary, with specific tariffs to be imposed on goods put under a new national security classification.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Math Expressions let creators place complex mathematical notations directly into layouts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the game depends on the answer to a mathematical puzzle that is almost 180 years old: Are there an infinite number of prime number twins?—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precise. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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