precise

• Describe algo exacto, cuidadoso y claramente definido, sin errores ni ambigüedad. También se aplica a alguien que actúa o habla con exactitud.

Describes something that is exact, accurate, and clearly defined.

1. Exact and accurateB2formal

   Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

   Preciso, exacto

   • The architect provided precise measurements for the building.
   • She gave a precise description of the suspect.
   • The scientist recorded precise data from the experiment.

   Sinónimosaccurateclosecorrectexactexplicitfaithfulliteralmeticulousrigoroustrue

   Antónimosapproximateimpreciseinaccurateinexactloosevague

2. Very careful and strictB2formal

   Taking great care to be correct and detailed, especially about small details.

   meticuloso, riguroso

   • He is very precise in his work, never missing a detail.
   • The instructions must be precise to avoid confusion.
   • She has a precise manner of speaking.

   Sinónimoscarefulexactfastidiousmeticulouspunctiliousrigorousscrupulousstrictthorough

   Antónimoscarelessimpreciseinexactloosesloppyvague