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precis | precise |

As a noun precis

is an alternative spelling of précis|lang=en.

As a verb précis

is to write a précis of a work; to summarise, abridge.

As an adjective precise is

exact, accurate.

precis

English

Noun

(precis)

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    precise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
  • *
  • (sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexact, imprecise * (consistent) inconsistent, varying

    Derived terms

    * prissy

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