Synonyms and antonyms of precise in English

precise

These are words and phrases related to precise. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of precise.

PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL

As a dancer, he's very precise.

Synonyms and examples

careful
After careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal.
thorough
He seems like he's not paying attention, but don't be fooled - he's very thorough.
meticulous
approving
This book is the result of years of meticulous research.
methodical
I appreciated his methodical approach to the work.
painstaking
She's documented everything in painstaking detail.
diligent
Officials say they have been diligent in screening all applicants for citizenship.
rigorous
approving
Their rigorous approach to the subject earned him them respect of their colleagues.
assiduous
formal
We have been assiduous in trying to address the problem.

Antonyms and examples

careless
That careless mistake might cost you your job.
sloppy
disapproving
That's very sloppy work.
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If you are careful, you avoid taking risks so that you do not make a mistake or get hurt. Things that you do can be careful if they are done by paying close attention to detail.

COMPLETE AND TRUE IN EVERY DETAIL

It was a mathematically precise model of how the wind would affect the structure.

Synonyms and examples

exact
What is your exact location?
accurate
We need accurate measurements before we can begin the building project.
superaccurate
Scientists use a superaccurate atomic clock to measure time.
specific
Please make your questions as specific as possibile.
explicit
Let me be explicit - I do not want her ever visiting my house again, full stop.
fine
In reproduction, the photo loses its fine detail and appears grainy.

Antonym and example

inexact
His estimates for how much the building project would cost were rather inexact - he was off by nearly £2,000!
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If something is exact, it is complete and true in every detail.
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precise

adjective
These are words and phrases related to precise. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of precise.
He had precise ways of doing things and would not change.
Synonyms for precise from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.

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