German Conversation · Level 82
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German word
präzis
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛˈtsiːs/
Meaning
- adjectiveprecise
Example
Das Ergebnis ist präziser als zuvor.
The result is more precise than before.
More examples
Der Bericht enthält präzise Angaben zur Messmethode.
The report contains precise details about the measurement method.
Core concept
A clearly marked target that a measurement, claim, or direction reaches without spreading beyond its intended limits.
Common phrases
präzise Angaben
precise details
eine präzise Aussage
precise statement
präzise Formulierung
precise wording
Similar words
genau: Every relevant detail is accounted for accurately.
exakt: A measurement or number matches the stated value exactly.
richtig: An action or answer accords with the facts and applicable rules.
Definition in German
präzis beschreibt eine klar abgegrenzte und wiederholbar genaue Aussage, Messung oder Anweisung.
Word origin
The French source précis and Latin praecisus, 'cut off', refer to sharply bounded content and underlie German präzis.
Usage tips
- Präzis and präzise are both standard forms, but präzise is generally the more common choice in modern German.