Precise

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Precise means exact or accurate.

  • When one is measuring something (like boards for a house, or ingredients for food), if that measurement is as close to the true amount as possible, that measurement is precise.
  • In conversation, if you explain an idea thoroughly and someone agrees, they may say "Precisely!" to show that you hold exactly the same opinion as they do.