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precise

adjective/prɪˈsaɪs/

exact and accurate

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precise in a sentence

The recipe needs a precise amount of salt.

The scientist recorded a precise measurement for each sample.

Where it comes from

From Latin praecidere, meaning 'to cut off,' suggesting sharply defined meaning.

Memory hook

Precise writing cuts away extra words until the meaning is exact.

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