CEFR B1

precise

adjective

Meaning

Exact, accurate, and clearly expressed.

Examples

Please be more precise about what you mean.
The instructions were very precise, leaving no room for error.

Synonyms: exact, accurate, specific, meticulous

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precise (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈsaɪs/

Definition

Exact, accurate, and clearly expressed.

Examples

Please be more precise about what you mean.
The instructions were very precise, leaving no room for error.
We need a precise location for the meeting.

How to Use precise

precise about (prepositional phrase): Being exact or specific regarding a particular detail or subject. — "He is very precise about the details of the contract."
precise to (prepositional phrase): Accurate to a specific degree or limit. — "The measurements were precise to within a millimeter."

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