precise cut
[prɪˈsaɪs kʌt]
nounpl: precise cuts
corte preciso
1. A cut made with exact measurements and careful attention to detail, leaving clean edges and accurate dimensions
The surgeon made a precise cut to minimize tissue damage.
O cirurgião fez um corte preciso para minimizar os danos aos tecidos.
2. In crafting, cooking, or manufacturing, a cut that follows exact specifications without deviation
A precise cut of the fabric ensures the pattern pieces fit together perfectly.
Um corte preciso do tecido garante que as peças do padrão se encaixem perfeitamente.
3. A deliberate reduction or removal of something specific and well-defined
The company announced a precise cut in administrative expenses.
A empresa anunciou um corte preciso nas despesas administrativas.
The term is widely used in both Brazilian and American contexts across culinary, medical, manufacturing, and business sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in cooking shows and surgical contexts. In the USA, particularly in NYC, 'clean cut' is often preferred in casual speech, while 'precise cut' is more technical and formal.
NYC Slang
clean cut / surgical cut
Related Idioms & Phrases
a precise cut above the rest (superior quality)
make a precise cut (to make a deliberate, exact decision)
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