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Precise vs Ceremonial - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between precise and ceremonial

is that precise is exact, accurate while ceremonial is of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.

As a noun ceremonial is

a ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.

precise

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
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  • (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

    Anagrams

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    ceremonial

    English

    Alternative forms

    *

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or used in a ceremony; ritual or formal.
  • * Hallam
    • Ceremonial observances and outward show.
  • (archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
    • (Donne)
  • * Dryden
    • He moves in the dull ceremonial track.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.