precise
US
/prɪˈsaɪs/
UK
/prɪˈsaɪs/
Meaning
Exact and clearly stated or measured, with no unnecessary vagueness.
बिल्कुल सही और साफ़-साफ़ बताया या मापा हुआ, जिसमें कोई अस्पष्टता न हो।
Examples
“Please give me the precise address of the meeting venue.”
“The technician took precise measurements before cutting the material.”
“The instructions were written precisely enough for new staff to follow.”
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Not natural: Can you be precise on the time?
Better: Can you be precise about the time?
Use 'precise about' when asking someone to give exact information on a topic.
किसी विषय के बारे में exact जानकारी माँगते समय 'precise about' कहना ज़्यादा natural है।
Not natural: The estimate was precise, but it was far from the actual cost.
Better: The estimate was specific, but it was far from the actual cost.
'Precise' suggests a high level of exactness. If a figure is detailed but not close to the truth, 'specific' may be more suitable; 'accurate' means close to the correct value.
'Precise' से exact होने का भाव आता है। अगर कोई रकम विस्तार से दी गई हो लेकिन सही रकम से काफी अलग हो, तो 'specific' बेहतर हो सकता है; 'accurate' का मतलब सही मान के करीब होना है।
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Learner tip
Use 'precise' when you mean exact or clearly defined; 'accurate' emphasizes being correct or close to the truth.
'Precise' का इस्तेमाल exact या साफ़ तौर पर तय जानकारी के लिए करें; 'accurate' का ज़ोर सही होने या असल मान के करीब होने पर होता है।