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precise

/prɪˈsaɪs/

preciseadjective

more precise

Comp.

most precise

Super.

/prɪˈsaɪs/

Translations

précis

The scientist gave a precise measurement of the chemical compound.

Le scientifique a donné une mesure précise du composé chimique.

exact

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 ».

Definitions

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.

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Antonyms

preciseverb

precised

Past Simple

precised

Past Participle

precising

ing-form

Transitive verb meaning to make precise or to specify; chiefly formal/technical.

Translations

préciser

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

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?