Meaning of the word precisely in English

What does precisely mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

precisely

US /prəˈsaɪs.li/

UK /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

in exact terms; without vagueness

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The measurements must be precisely accurate.

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He described the event precisely as it happened.

Synonym:

exactly accurately correctly rigorously strictly

used to emphasize the accuracy or exactness of a statement or a detail

Example:

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“So you mean he lied?” “Precisely.”

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That’s precisely what I was thinking.

Synonym:

exactly indeed quite so just so

Related Word:

precise precision