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    Precise , a. [L. praecisus cut off, brief, concise, p. p. of praecidere to cut off in front, to cut off; prae before + caedere to cut: cf. F. précis. Cf. Concise.]
    1. Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality.
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      The law in this point is not precise.
      Bacon.

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      For the hour precise
      Exacts our parting hence.
      Milton.

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    2. Strictly adhering or conforming to rule; very nice or exact; punctilious in conduct or ceremony; formal; ceremonious.
      Addison.

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      He was ever precise in promise-keeping.
      Shak.

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      Syn. -- Accurate; exact; definite; correct; scrupulous; punctilious; particular; nice; formal. See Accurate.
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      -- Pre*cise"ly, adv. -- Pre*cise"ness, n.
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