precise
/prɪˈsaɪs/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Key Academic Collocations
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precisepreciselyprecisionimprecise
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
exactaccuratemeticulousscrupulouspunctilious
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Automated robotic surgery systems execute incisions with sub-millimeter precise accuracy, minimizing patient recovery duration."
"The engineering blueprint provides precise specifications regarding the tensile tolerances required for bridge suspension cables."
"Academics debate the precise definition of artificial general intelligence and the benchmarks required to confirm its emergence."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'the precise causes remain unclear' or 'requires precise calibration' to sound scholarly in Task 2.