Meaning & use
precise
Exact and accurate, with clearly defined details and no vagueness.
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The scientist recorded precise measurements of the temperature every hour.
Please give me the precise time the meeting is scheduled to start.
A note on using this word
Precise focuses on exactness of detail, while 'accurate' focuses on correctness compared to the truth.
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