precise

Precise is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Adjective

Positive precise

Comparative more precise

Superlative most precise

1. If something is precise it is correct and exact.

   Young children are often unable to give a precise definition for words they know very well.

   The precise nature of the tax changes has not been decided.

2. If someone is precise they always act and speak very carefully.

Synonyms

• accurate

Related words

• precisely