precise

adjective/prɪˈsaɪs/CEFR B2

সুনির্দিষ্ট, নিখুঁত, যথাযথ

Meaning

Exact and correct in every detail.

Example sentences

  • Give me the precise time of the meeting.সভার সঠিক সময়টা আমাকে বলুন।
  • Her measurements were precise.তার মাপগুলো নিখুঁত ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: exact, accurate, specific, explicit, meticulous

Antonyms: vague, approximate

Similar words, and what each means

  • exact

    সঠিক, হুবহু

    Completely correct and precise; not approximate.

  • accurate

    নির্ভুল, যথাযথ

    Correct and exact; without mistakes.

  • specific

    নির্দিষ্ট, সুনির্দিষ্ট

    Clearly defined or particular, not general.

  • explicit

    সুস্পষ্ট, স্পষ্টভাবে বর্ণিত

    Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.

  • meticulous

    সূক্ষ্মদর্শী, অত্যন্ত সূক্ষ্মদর্শী ও যত্নবান, অত্যন্ত সতর্ক ও নিখুঁত

    Showing great attention to detail and precision.

Other English words for “সুনির্দিষ্ট, নিখুঁত, যথাযথ”

  • specific

    Clearly defined or particular, not general.

  • perfect

    Without any fault; as good as it can be.

  • rigorous

    Extremely thorough, careful, and exact.

  • impeccable

    In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

  • thorough

    Done completely, with attention to every detail.

  • accurate

    Correct and exact; without mistakes.

Opposite words

  • vague

    অস্পষ্ট, ঝাপসা

    Not clear, exact, or definite.

  • approximate

    আনুমানিক, প্রায়

    Close to the real figure but not exact.

  • imprecise

    অস্পষ্ট, নিখুঁত নয় এমন

    Not exact or clearly defined.

Word family

Words built on the same root. Learning them together is faster than learning them apart.

  • preciselyadverbসঠিকভাবে, ঠিক
  • precisionnounনিখুঁততা, সূক্ষ্মতা
  • preciousadjectiveমূল্যবান, দামি; প্রিয়
  • precedencenounঅগ্রাধিকার, আগে আসার অধিকার

“precise” elsewhere on EnglishBD

  • One well-placed idiom such as 'a level playing field' fits an argument about fairness, but idiomatic language belongs mainly to speaking; academic writing rewards precise, plain wording.

    English Idioms about Sports →

  • If it is not, describe positions by their relationship to fixed features instead — 'opposite the station', 'along the river', 'behind the school' — which is just as precise.

    IELTS Writing Task 1: Map Questions →

  • Beyond the minimum, the criteria reward developed ideas, accurate grammar and precise vocabulary — none of which is measured by length.

    IELTS Writing Word Count: How Many Words to Write →

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Check yourself

  1. “precise” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • অবাধ্য, বেয়াড়া
    • • ত্রিভুজাকার; তিন পক্ষের
    • • দুর্দশাগ্রস্ত; অত্যন্ত খারাপ
    • • সুনির্দিষ্ট, নিখুঁত, যথাযথ
    Show the answer

    সুনির্দিষ্ট, নিখুঁত, যথাযথ — precise (adjective) — সুনির্দিষ্ট, নিখুঁত, যথাযথ. Exact and correct in every detail.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “precise”?

    • • hunched
    • • exact
    • • moody
    • • dreamless
    Show the answer

    exact — exact — সঠিক, হুবহু. Completely correct and precise; not approximate.

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