Precise
Example: The measurement is precise and reliable
Definition
"Precise" describes something that is exact, accurate, and clearly defined without any ambiguity or error, often used to emphasize careful attention to detail, such as in the phrase 'The measurement is precise and reliable.'
Etymology
The word "precise" comes from the Latin 'precisus,' which means 'cut off' or 'concise.' It originally implied something sharply defined or exact, much like a clear-cut shape. Did you know that the idea of cutting away excess to reveal something exact is at the heart of "precise"?
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"Precise" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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