Precision blasting，which is different from traditional control blasting，is regarded as the signs of new development stage of engineering blasting. The definition，connotation，technology system and current situation of its application and development were described briefly. With regard to the prospect of precision blasting，following aspects for further study are recommened：a. a multiple disciplinary study should be developed for a more understanding on the explosive energy release and quantitative blasting design；b. according to requirements of digital blasting objective，syncretic study of precision blasting and technology should be enhanced；c. numerical simulation was an important tool for optimizing engineering blasting scheme and blasting adverse effects control，a more elaborate precision numerical simulation methods should be studied furthermore；d. the modernization and standardization of precision blasting construction should be enhanced.