precise
gb/pɹɪsˈaɪs/ us/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
B1
Engleză
~ 2800
pontos, precíz, akkurátus, pedáns
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is precise
The scientist took precise measurements of the sample.
A tudós pontos méréseket végzett a mintán.
She gave me precise directions to her house.
Pontos útbaigazítást adott a házához.
We need a precise estimate of the costs before we proceed.
His language was precise and easy to understand.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The map shows the precise location of the school.
A térkép megmutatja az iskola pontos helyét.
He gave a precise answer to the question.
Pontos választ adott a kérdésre.
We need precise numbers for the report.
Her watch is very precise.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'precise' with 'concise'. 'Precise' means exact; 'concise' means brief.
Sens
Exact and accurate
Colocații
precise measurement
|precise location
|precise instructions
|precise timing
|precise details
Sinonime
exact (Very close in meaning; 'exact' is slightly more common in everyday speech.)
|
accurate (Focuses more on correctness than on detail.)
Antonime
imprecise (Lacking exactness or accuracy.)
|
vague (Lacking clarity or specific details.)
Teme
communication
|measurement
|science
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definiție
Clear and exact, with no mistakes or extra information.
Accurately expressed or performed with close attention to detail.
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is precise about [something]
She is very precise about how her desk is arranged.
Nagyon precíz abban, hogyan van elrendezve az íróasztala.
The editor was precise in correcting every error in the manuscript.
A szerkesztő precízen kijavított minden hibát a kéziratban.
He has a precise way of folding his clothes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My teacher is precise about grammar rules.
A tanárom nagyon precíz a nyelvtani szabályokkal kapcsolatban.
He is precise when he makes coffee.
Precíz, amikor kávét készít.
She is precise about time.
Sens
Strictly accurate or correct
Colocații
precise manner
|precise approach
|precise method
Sinonime
meticulous (Emphasizes extreme care and attention to small details.)
|
punctilious (Formal term for being very careful about rules and correctness.)
Antonime
careless (Not giving enough attention to accuracy or detail.)
Teme
behavior
|work
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Careful to follow rules or be exact in what you do.
Demanding or adhering closely to accuracy, rules, or standards.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
precise
IPA
GB/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
US/pɹɪsˈaɪs/
Silabe și accent
pre - cise (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cise)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: precise
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
precisely speaking
1/pɹɪsˈaɪsli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Stating with maximum accuracy
Used when you want to say something in the most accurate way possible.
Exemple
- Precisely speaking, the law applies only to vehicles on public roads.
- That’s not, precisely speaking, what the report said.
to be precise
1/tə bˈi pɹɪsˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
To clarify with exact detail
Used when you want to give more exact information about something you just said.
Exemple
- We met a few years ago—three years ago, to be precise.
- The trip takes a long time—two hours, to be precise.