phrase. You say 'to be precise' to indicate that you are giving more detailed or accurate information than you have just given. More than a week ago, Thursday evening to be precise, she was at her evening class.
How do you use precise in a sentence?
Precise in a Sentence ?
- The student tried to come up with the precise answer to the problem but was a few answers off.
- When calling the police, the victim had to give the dispatcher his precise location so that they could find him.
- Barry didn't know the precise spelling of the word, so he took a guess. ?
What does it mean when they say precise?
definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions. being exactly that and neither more nor less: a precise temperature; a precise amount. being just that and no other: the precise dress she had wanted. definite or exact in statement, as a person.
