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position precisely
[pəˈzɪʃən ˈprɛsɪsli]
verb phrase
posicionar com precisão
1.
To place or locate something in an exact or accurate spot with great care and accuracy
The surgeon needs to position precisely the surgical instrument before making the incision.
O cirurgião precisa posicionar com precisão o instrumento cirúrgico antes de fazer a incisão.
2.
To arrange or set something in a specific location with exact measurements or coordinates
The engineers had to position precisely the satellite components for optimal performance.
Os engenheiros tiveram que posicionar com precisão os componentes do satélite para desempenho ideal.
Synonyms
place exactly
locate accurately
position accurately
set precisely
align precisely
Antonyms
position roughly
place carelessly
position approximately
misalign
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
posicionar com precisão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
posicionar com exatidão
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
localizar com precisão
Used in technical and scientific contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
nail it down
get it right
hit the mark
pinpoint location
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