precise is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation change

Adjective change

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.

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