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   pre·cise·ly

   /prēˈsīslē/

   adverb

   • 1. in exact terms; without vagueness: "the guidelines are precisely defined"
   • ▪ exactly (used to emphasize the complete accuracy or truth of a statement): "at 2:00 precisely, the phone rang" Similar exactlysharpon the dotpromptlypromptdead (on)on the stroke of …on the dot of …rightdirectlysquarelyinformal:bang (on)spot onsmackslapslap bangplumbon the buttonon the nosesmack dabexactlyabsolutelyjustin all respectsin every wayentirelyaltogetherinformal:to a T
   • ▪ used as a reply to assert emphatic agreement with or confirmation of a statement: "“You mean it was a conspiracy?” “Precisely.”" Similar yesexactlyquiteabsolutelyrightthat's rightjust soquite soindubitablywithout a doubtdefinitelyinformal:you betI'll say

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     PRECISE definition: 1. exact and accurate: 2. very careful...

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     PRECISELY meaning: 1. exactly: 2. used to emphasize what you...

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   Learn the meaning of precisely as an adverb that means in a precise manner or exactly. Find synonyms, example sentences, word history, and related entries for precisely in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   The adverb precisely describes something done with complete accuracy or perfection. When you speak precisely, you pronounce each word completely and clearly — and you say exactly what you mean.

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   Precisely definition: in a precise manner. See examples of PRECISELY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECISELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   used to emphasize that something is very true or obvious. It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. used to emphasize that you agree with a statement, especially because you think it is obvious or is similar to what you have just said.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRECISELY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of the adverb 'precisely' in British and American English. See examples of 'precisely' in sentences and compare it with other words.