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precise aim

[prɪˈsaɪs eɪm]
nounpl: precise aims
mira precisa
1. The act of directing or pointing something (weapon, tool, etc.) with exactness and accuracy toward a specific target
The archer took a precise aim before releasing the arrow.
O arqueiro tomou uma mira precisa antes de soltar a flecha.
2. A careful and exact determination of a course of action or goal
With precise aim, the surgeon approached the delicate operation.
Com mira precisa, o cirurgião abordou a operação delicada.
Synonyms
accurate aimexact aimcareful aimtargeted aim
Antonyms
imprecise aimcareless aimwild aiminaccurate aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mira precisa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mira certeira
Common alternative emphasizing accuracy
São Paulo
mira exata
Technical or formal contexts
Portugal
mira precisa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to take aim
to draw a bead on
bull's eye
on target
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