precise

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   sharply exact or accurate or delimited

   a precise mind

2. 2
   adj

   Both exact and accurate.

   precise definition

3. 3
   verb

   To make or render precise; to specify.

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

4. 4
   adj

   (of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth

5. 5
   adj

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

6. 6
   adj

   Adhering too much to rules; prim or punctilious.

Etymology

From Middle French précis, from Latin praecīsus, perfect passive participle of praecīdere, from prae- (“before, in front”) + caedere (“cut; strike”), cognate with hit. Related to incise. Doublet of précis.