Precision Vocabulary

adverb in a careful manner; with attention to detail

• It is important to carefully analyze the data before making any conclusions.
• Make sure you read the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
• I told him to drive carefully on the icy roads.
• She listened carefully to his words, trying to read between the lines.

verb To make something right; to adjust or amend

adjective In accordance with fact or truth; free from error; accurate

• Please ensure that all the information provided is correct before submitting the form.
• Hey, make sure you got the correct address for the party tonight.
• I double-checked my answers and they were all correct.
• In order to reach the correct decision, we must consider all possible outcomes.

adjective rigorous and strict in requirements

• The job required an exacting attention to detail.
• She has very exacting standards when it comes to cleanliness.
• I can't believe how exacting the teacher is with our assignments.
• Meeting his exacting standards felt like trying to hit a moving target.

adjective taking or characterized by taking a great deal of care or trouble

• The artist's painstaking attention to detail resulted in a masterpiece.
• She did a painstaking job on her homework, making sure everything was perfect.
• I spent a painstaking amount of time fixing my car yesterday.
• The chef's painstaking efforts in the kitchen paid off with a delicious meal.