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precise

UK
/prɪˈsaɪs/
US
/prɪˈsaɪs/

Translations

preciseadjective
more precise
Comp.
most precise
Super.
UK
/prɪˈsaɪs/
US
/prɪˈsaɪs/
The scientist gave a precise measurement of the chemical compound.
Le scientifique a donné une mesure précise du composé chimique.
Please give me the precise time of the meeting.
Veuillez me donner l'heure exacte de la réunion.
Additional translations
clairQuand le sens est « clairement formulé, sans ambiguïté ».
rigoureuxQuand le sens est « strictement défini, sans flou ».
Synonyms
exact
accurate
definite
specific
clear-cut
meticulous
detailed
unambiguous
Antonyms
imprecise
vague
inexact
preciseverb
precised
Past Simple
precised
Past Participle
precising
Gerund
Transitive verb meaning to make precise or to specify; chiefly formal/technical.
Could you precise which files are affected by the update?
Pourriez-vous préciser quels fichiers sont concernés par la mise à jour ?
Additional translations
affinerQuand il s’agit de rendre une formulation ou une analyse plus précise.

Definitions

preciseadjective
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
The scientist gave a precise measurement of the chemical compound.
Clearly expressed; definite.
She gave a precise answer to the question, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
Strictly defined; not vague.
The instructions were precise, ensuring everyone knew exactly what to do.
Used for emphasis to refer to the exact thing, place, or moment being specified.
At that precise moment, the alarm sounded.
preciseverb
To make something precise or more precise; to refine.
The editor precised the language of the report to eliminate ambiguity.
To state or express information clearly and exactly; specify.
Could you precise which files are affected by the update?
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