Precisely

/prɪˈsaɪsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a way that is exact, accurate, and free from ambiguity.

The instructions must be followed precisely to ensure success.

Used to emphasize the exactness of an element or detail.

He arrived at precisely ten o'clock.

Indicating a specific and exact point in time.

The meeting will start precisely at noon.

Expressing agreement or confirmation regarding something stated.

That is precisely what I was thinking.

To express something with a high degree of accuracy.

She described the event precisely as it happened.

From Latin 'praecise', meaning 'cut off, cut short'.

precisely at the moment

exactly at that time

precisely the point

exactly the matter or issue at hand

to put it precisely

to express something in an exact manner

precise

Exact and accurate; marked by exactness.

precision

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Right on the money

Your guess was right on the money.

Nailed it

You really nailed it with that explanation.