precise

/pɹɪˈsaɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: preciser · precisest · precises · precising

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Both exact and accurate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cả chính xác và chính xác

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Adjective

Examples

precise definition

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other (this does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ổn định, tập trung gần nhau, thống nhất với nhau

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To make or render precise; to specify.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho chính xác; quy định cụ thể

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Verb

Examples

This proposal for a new basic regulation is justified because there is a need to precise the objectives of the CFP.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “precise” mean?

Both exact and accurate.

Is “precise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.