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preciso — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accurate adj Correct and free from error; exact.
  • crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
  • necessary adj Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
  • precise adjective Exact and accurate, with no vagueness or error.
  • proper adj Right, fitting, or appropriate for a given purpose or situation.

Senses

preciso is used for these senses in English:

  • accurate Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty
  • crisp Of action, movement, a person's manner, etc.: precise and quick; brisk.
  • necessary Required, essential, whether logically inescapable or needed in order to achieve a desired result or avoid some penalty.
  • precise (broadly) Both exact and accurate.
  • proper Following the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous. [18th c.]
  • to the point (idiomatic) Relevant or pertinent; succinct; specific. (The article "the" may be replaced by a possessive form denoting whose point is being acknowledged.)

crisp — full definition

  1. adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
  2. adj Clear, sharp, and precise.
  3. noun British English: a thin fried slice of potato sold as a snack (called a "chip" in American English).

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