1
: exactly or sharply defined or stated
a precise explanation
2
: minutely exact
precise measurements
3
: strictly conforming to a pattern, standard, or convention
4
: distinguished from every other
at just that precise moment
preciseness
noun
Examples of precise in a Sentence
Be sure to take precise measurements before you cut the cloth.
The dating of very old materials has become more precise with new instruments.
The word has a very precise meaning.
Can you find a more precise term than “good” to describe the movie?
Could you be a little more precise about what happened?
She is very precise in her work.
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Steven Lautzenheiser,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
The advantage now goes to systems that are faster to deploy, more precise in operation, and adaptive under pressure.
—
Kathleen “katie” McGinty,
Fortune,
6 July 2026
Handling is responsive and precise during turns, which is exactly what drivers need from such a small and mighty vehicle.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Elmaleh recommends buying new items that get daily wear and require a precise fit, such as shoes, base layers, and everyday tops and bottoms in heavy rotation.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
6 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for precise
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“Precise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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precise
adjective
pre·cise
pri-ˈsīs 
1
: exactly or sharply explained or stated
2
: very exact
precise scales
the precise time
3
: agreeing exactly with a rule or standard
precisely
adverb
preciseness
noun
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