"to be precise" meaning in All languages combined

See to be precise on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} to be precise
  1. Used to correct or modify an earlier statement. Synonyms: or rather Translations (used to modify an earlier statement): per meglio dire (Italian)
    Sense id: en-to_be_precise-en-phrase-Pw7Z6RRG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Entries with translation boxes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Terms with Italian translations
     
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