precise · adjective /prɪˈsɑɪs/
Word family
Nouns: precision
Adjectives: precise, imprecise
Adverbs: precisely
precise
B2 exact and accurate
Dictionary examples:
The precise location of the house is a secret.
He caught me at the precise moment that I fainted.
Learner example:
I would appreciate [it] if you were more precise next time with your report. (First Certificate in English; B2; Turkish)
to be precise
B2 used to give exact details about something
Dictionary examples:
We met in 1994 - on October 1st to be precise.
There was a good turnout for the meeting - twelve of us to be precise.
Learner example:
It's in Central London, to be precise. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
