Definitions and Examples of precise, accurate, exact
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Exact, accurate, and careful about details.
Example
The architect drew a precise plan for the building, including every detail.
Correct in all details; exact.
Example
The scientist made an accurate measurement of the temperature in the lab.
Completely correct or accurate; precise.
Example
The teacher gave exact instructions on how to solve the math problem.
Key Differences: precise vs accurate vs exact
- 1Precise emphasizes the careful attention to details.
- 2Accurate emphasizes the correctness of the information.
- 3Exact emphasizes the complete correctness and precision of the information.
Effective Usage of precise, accurate, exact
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the accuracy of research findings or measurements.
- 2Technical Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the precision of technical specifications or instructions.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms to describe the level of accuracy or precision in everyday situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of imprecise are precise, accurate, and exact. These antonyms emphasize different aspects of accuracy and precision. Use them in academic or technical writing to describe the accuracy of research findings or technical specifications, and in everyday conversation to describe the level of accuracy or precision in everyday situations.
