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precisive


Meanings
  • something that is exact and detailed in its expression or execution

    - "The financial report was precisive, leaving no room for interpretation or error."
    - "In his speech, the politician used precisive language, carefully choosing his words to convey a clear and precise message to his audience."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with precisive
precisive , persisive , permissive , perceptive , perseverative
Homophones
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  1. precisive

  2. precise

  3. prescribe

  4. preside

  5. preserve

  6. prestige

  7. prevaricate

  8. prima donna

  9. prism

  10. prime

  11. principal

  12. principle


Variants
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precise , preciseness , precisenesses , preciser , precisest , to be precise
Forms
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precisiveness, precisely, precisionism, precisions


Etymology
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derived from the Latin word 'precisus', which means 'exact, precise, or detailed'


Related Concepts
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  1. accuracy: the degree or level of correctness, exactness, or precision in a measurement, calculation, observation, or estimation.

  2. measurement: the process or act of determining the size, quantity, extent, or value of something by comparing it with a standard or reference point or by using precise and standardized instruments, tools, or methods.

  3. standardization: the process or act of establishing, implementing, enforcing, maintaining, or improving a set of precise and standardized instruments, tools, methods, procedures, specifications, or reference points, as well as the related documentation, training, and quality assurance programs, in order to ensure consistent, reliable, and accurate results or measurements, as well as to improve productivity, reduce costs, minimize errors, enhance safety, and promote innovation.


Culture
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In various cultures, the concept of precision and exactness has been highly valued. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the construction of pyramids required an exceptional level of precision and exactness. Similarly, in ancient China, the concept of 'precise measurement' (詮) was highly valued, and the development of sophisticated tools and methods for precise measurement played a crucial role in the advancement of Chinese science and technology. In more recent times, the value of precision and exactness has continued to be emphasized in various fields, from mathematics and physics to engineering and manufacturing, as well as in various forms of artistic expression, such as music, painting, sculpture, and poetry.

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