— precisely , adv. — preciseness , n.
/pri suys"/ , adj.
1. definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
2. being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount.
3. being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted.
4. definite or exact in statement, as a person.
5. carefully distinct: precise articulation.
6. exact in measuring, recording, etc.: a precise instrument.
7. excessively or rigidly particular: precise observance of regulations; precise grooming.
[ 1350-1400; ME praecisus curtailed, brief, orig. ptp. of praecidere to cut off, cut short, equiv. to prae- PRE- + -cisus, comb. form of caesus, ptp. of caedere to cut ]
Syn. 1. explicit. See correct .
Ant. 1. indefinite, vague.