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
Something that is precise is exact and accurate in all its details. He does not talk too much and what he has to say is precise and to the point
Having determinate limitations; exactly or sharply defined or stated; definite; exact; nice; not vague or equivocal; as, precise rules of morality
(of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; "a precise image"; "a precise measurement"
sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment"
emphasis You use precise to emphasize that you are referring to an exact thing, rather than something vague. I can remember the precise moment when my daughter came to see me and her new baby brother in hospital The precise location of the wreck was discovered in 1988 He was not clear on the precise nature of his mission = exact
sharply exact or accurate or delimited; "a precise mind"; "specified a precise amount"; "arrived at the precise moment
A dimension of communicator style exemplified by a concern for accurate and clear communication of ideas
You say `to be precise' to indicate that you are giving more detailed or accurate information than you have just given. More than a week ago, Thursday evening to be precise, Susanne was at her evening class
Of experimental results, clustered close together. This does not mean that they cluster near the true, correct, or accurate value