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set precisely
[/sɛt prɪˈsaɪsli/]
verb phrase
definir com precisão
1.
To establish or adjust something to exact specifications or measurements
Set the temperature precisely at 350 degrees.
Defina a temperatura com precisão em 350 graus.
2.
To place or position something in an exact location or alignment
The jeweler set the diamond precisely in the center of the ring.
O joalheiro colocou o diamante com precisão no centro do anel.
3.
To determine or establish something with accuracy and exactness
We need to set the meeting time precisely to avoid confusion.
Precisamos definir a hora da reunião com precisão para evitar confusão.
Synonyms
adjust exactly
calibrate
position accurately
fix precisely
establish exactly
Antonyms
set loosely
approximate
adjust roughly
place haphazardly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
definir com precisão / ajustar com precisão
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
configurar com precisão
Often used in technical and business contexts
Portugal
definir com exatidão / fixar com precisão
European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
set one's sights on
set the record straight
set in stone
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