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selective | precise |

As an adjective selective

is .

As a verb precise is

.

selective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex)
  • (of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
    • He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
  • (chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
    • In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.

    Derived terms

    * selectiveness

    Related terms

    * select * selectivity

    References

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    Anagrams

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    precise

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exact, accurate.
  • *
  • (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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    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * inexact, imprecise * (consistent) inconsistent, varying

    Derived terms

    * prissy

    Anagrams

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