1 a accurately expressed. b definite, exact.
2 punctilious; scrupulous in being exact, observing rules, etc.
3 identical, exact (at that precise moment).
Derivatives:
preciseness n.
Etymology: F preacutecis -ise f. L praecidere praecis- cut short (as PRAE-, caedere cut)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.