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- Dictionaryprecisely/prɪˈsʌɪsli/
adverb
- 1. in exact terms; without vagueness: "the guidelines are precisely defined"
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PRECISELY definition: 1. exactly: 2. used to emphasize what you are saying: 3. used to express complete agreement with…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRECISELY is in a precise manner : exactly —often used to emphasize the precision of something (such as a measurement, time, description, etc.). How to use precisely in a sentence.
PRECISELY meaning: 1. exactly: 2. used to emphasize what you are saying: 3. used to express complete agreement with…. Learn more.
Precisely definition: in a precise manner. See examples of PRECISELY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
You can use precisely to emphasize that a reason or fact is the only important one there is, or that it is obvious. [ emphasis ] Children come to zoos precisely to see captive animals.
