Precise vs Specify - What's the difference?
precise | specify |
Exact, accurate.
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(sciences) Of experimental results, consistent, clustered close together, agreeing with each other. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value.
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, title= To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
To include in a specification.
To bring about a specific result.
As an adjective precise
is exact, accurate.As a verb specify is
to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.precise
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* (archaic)Adjective
(en adjective)Snakes and ladders, passage=Risk is everywhere.