AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word

precise

/prɪˈsaɪs/ Syllables: pre·cise

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Exact, accurate, and clearly defined in detail or measurement.

Synonyms

exact accurate specific

Antonyms

vague imprecise

Translations

precise in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

دقيق، مضبوط

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء صحيح تماماً ومفصل بوضوح، بدون أي أخطاء.

Easy Explanation

Precise means exact and clearly stated. Precise definitions and measurements prevent confusion in research papers and laboratory reports.

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Memory TipPre- plus -cise (cut) — cut to exact shape without extra vagueness.

Contextual Examples

Precise operational definitions allow other researchers to replicate the survey instrument reliably.

The methods section lists precise inclusion criteria for participants in the clinical substudy.

Academic writing rewards precise vocabulary instead of vague phrases that obscure the argument's claims.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adverb	precisely
noun	precision