overprecise Definition
excessively precise or exacting; overly concerned with details.
Using overprecise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overprecise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The overprecise instructions made the task more difficult than it needed to be.
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He was so overprecise in his work that he often missed deadlines.
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Her overprecise attention to detail made her a great editor but a difficult person to work with.
overprecise Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overprecise
- perfectionist
- meticulous
- nitpicky
Summary: overprecise in Brief
The term 'overprecise' [oh-ver-pri-sahys] refers to being excessively precise or exacting, and overly concerned with details. It is often used to describe someone who is nitpicky or a perfectionist, and can have negative consequences such as missing deadlines or making tasks more difficult than they need to be.
