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Meaning & Definition of Precisely in English

English

Precisely

/prɪsaɪsli/

adverb

1. Indicating exactness or preciseness

  • "He was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do"
  • "It was just as he said--the jewel was gone"
  • "It has just enough salt"
synonym:
  • precisely,
  • exactly,
  • just

2. In a precise manner

  • "She always expressed herself precisely"
synonym:
  • precisely,
  • incisively,
  • exactly

3. Just as it should be

  • "`precisely, my lord,' he said"
synonym:
  • precisely,
  • exactly,
  • on the nose,
  • on the dot,
  • on the button

Examples of using

Clava loves all things irrational, and works at the kindergarten for precisely that reason.